Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.6° C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,386 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
SW
20
1.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
697
565
1241
1271
1273
957
557
793
528
336
282
398
451
623
506
330
277
137
138
309
1111
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WSW
20
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
15
N
5
WNW
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
S
10
NE
5
SE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:07PM0.14m
6:32AM0.13m
1:24PM0.15m
12:33PM0.16m
12:20PM0.17m
12:30PM0.18m
00:13AM0.07m
12:45PM0.19m
00:15AM0.09m
1:00PM0.20m
00:35AM0.10m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.02m
8:41AM0.13m
10:09PM0.03m
10:19PM0.04m
9:51PM0.05m
8:45PM0.06m
4:47AM0.05m
8:12PM0.06m
5:35AM0.04m
7:56PM0.06m
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
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part cloud
clear
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7:13
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:05
7:05
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6:01
6:02
6:04
6:05
6:06
6:06
6:07
 mm
1
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
15
16
14
12
12
11
12
12
12
14
14
12
Feels °C
8
7
7
8
9
9
9
9
9
12
14
12
10
7
6
7
8
10
13
12
9
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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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