Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,809 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for Whites Reef over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but it's not all doom and gloom. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, coming in at 59°F with a positive anomaly of 2°F. That’s a nice little bonus for the first few sessions.
Right now, things are looking pretty average. We’ve got 7ft of SW swell hitting the reef on Thursday morning, but with a moderate 16 mph onshore breeze from the west, it’s going to be a bit of a mess. The combined swell energy is pumping at 1895, so there’s plenty of power out there, but the conditions aren’t doing it any favours. The whole first run of days from Thursday through most of next week is a bit of a washout with persistent onshore winds and lumpy, choppy seas. Expect a long stretch of nothing much worth paddling out for.
Now, let’s talk about the real highlight. Monday, August 17th is the standout window. The morning starts clean with light 9 mph offshore breezes from the northeast, grooming up some 3ft SW groundswell. But the real gem is the afternoon session, with a beautiful 4ft SW swell, clean 9 mph offshore winds from the east-northeast, and the combined energy sitting at a solid 580. This is the best look we get – clean, lined-up waves that’ll be perfect for an intermediate surfer. The water will still be pleasant, and the reef will be doing its thing. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
After that, we drop off a cliff. The swell backs right off into the middle of the week with tiny, weak waves and wonky winds. There’s a bit of a spike around August 27th with a 7ft SW swell, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, and while the energy is huge at 2255, the quality is marginal at best. It’s a long period groundswell, and that can make a reef like this a bit too straight and fat, or just plain messy. It’s a prospect for experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble on the tide and wind alignment.
The final few days into August 28th see a nice drop in size with clean 3ft groundswell and glassy conditions from a light northerly breeze. It’s a nice way to wrap things up, but nothing compared to that Monday.
So to sum it up: endure the average start, lock in Monday afternoon, August 17th for the best waves of the forecast, and keep an eye on that big late-month swell if you’re an experienced charger and don’t mind a bit of wind.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1551 | 1809 | 1374 | 1474 | 1185 | 975 | 788 | 590 | 447 | 336 | 288 | 219 | 553 | 309 | 203 | 159 | 183 | 107 | 104 | 71 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:25AM0.10m | 1:45PM0.19m | 1:07AM0.12m | 1:55PM0.18m | 1:46AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.17m | 2:24AM0.16m | 2:13PM0.16m | 3:01AM0.16m | 2:21PM0.16m | 3:38AM0.16m | 2:26PM0.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.08m | 6:27AM0.02m | 8:13PM0.07m | 7:08AM0.02m | 8:11PM0.05m | 7:43AM0.03m | 8:20PM0.04m | 8:16AM0.05m | 8:35PM0.02m | 8:45AM0.07m | 8:54PM0.01m | 9:11AM0.08m | 9:14PM0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 |
1551 | 1809 | 1374 | 1474 | 1185 | 975 | 788 | 590 | 447 | 336 | 288 | 180 | 553 | 309 | 203 | 159 | 183 | 107 | 104 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | — | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | W 6 | SE 6 | WNW 8 | SW 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 45 | — | 44 | 26 | 219 | 9 | 123 | 147 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 22 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 9 | — | NW 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 6 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | WNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 204 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 218 | 54 | 47 |
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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.











