Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.3° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 21st Oct)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
186
162
132
142
562
897
803
605
409
844
661
875
631
667
597
553
538
604
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
W
5
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
E
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
NE
20
NNW
15
W
20
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
15
W
20
SW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:14AM0.14m
11:27AM0.14m
2:06AM0.09m
11:51AM0.15m
00:54AM0.11m
12:15PM0.14m
00:54AM0.14m
12:37PM0.14m
1:09AM0.16m
12:53PM0.13m
1:30AM0.19m
Low Tide
9:27PM0.04m
8:59PM0.05m
7:47PM0.06m
4:42AM0.09m
7:01PM0.06m
6:00AM0.08m
6:46PM0.06m
6:46AM0.07m
6:41PM0.05m
7:27AM0.06m
6:42PM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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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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