Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 760 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
199
124
120
147
203
171
350
742
635
649
346
337
219
120
318
302
279
236
280
218
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
W
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
15
ENE
25
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
N
15
N
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:08PM0.17m
00:13AM0.11m
12:23PM0.17m
00:26AM0.13m
12:41PM0.17m
00:46AM0.15m
12:51PM0.16m
1:09AM0.18m
1:00PM0.14m
1:35AM0.19m
1:05PM0.13m
2:03AM0.20m
1:05PM0.13m
2:33AM0.20m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.06m
5:40AM0.05m
6:52PM0.05m
6:16AM0.04m
6:50PM0.05m
6:50AM0.04m
6:52PM0.04m
7:22AM0.04m
6:57PM0.02m
7:53AM0.05m
7:07PM0.01m
8:22AM0.07m
7:20PM-0.00m
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6:11
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6:30
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Temp °C
21
18
19
15
13
11
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16
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Feels °C
18
17
18
13
11
10
8
4
4
4
4
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7
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8
11
15
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17
19
14
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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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