Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
1130
1307
1163
1809
1743
869
443
352
253
212
172
124
116
142
206
173
423
734
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
S
15
S
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
SE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NE
15
NW
5
W
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
35
S
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:59AM0.15m
11:44AM0.16m
1:31AM0.08m
11:53AM0.17m
00:18AM0.09m
12:08PM0.17m
00:13AM0.11m
12:23PM0.17m
00:26AM0.13m
12:41PM0.17m
00:46AM0.15m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.04m
8:10PM0.06m
7:23PM0.06m
5:01AM0.06m
7:01PM0.06m
5:40AM0.05m
6:52PM0.05m
6:16AM0.04m
6:50PM0.05m
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
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6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:32
 mm
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
11
11
11
12
11
11
17
18
18
16
22
21
17
16
13
10
8
10
Feels °C
6
5
6
7
8
6
8
14
14
15
12
19
17
16
15
12
7
4
3
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Information about the Whites Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whites Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whites Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whites Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whites Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whites Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Whites Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Portland which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Far West of Victoria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Allendale East which is 70 km (43 miles) away, Mount Gambier and Warrnambool.

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