Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Whites Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 12 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 14th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SE
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
1.4
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)10910171614141313121212713131388989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38686375349293352261175126118896810012290261169119157157
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
20
E
30
ESE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM 3:45AM
0.13 0.14
1:35AM
0.15
1:10AM
0.16
1:24AM
0.18
1:47AM
0.19
2:11AM
0.20
12:44PM
0.07
2:35AM
0.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
0.03
10:44PM
0.12
12:23PM
0.04
1:02PM
0.04
2:12PM
0.04
4:27PM
0.04
5:42PM
0.03
10:21AM
0.07
6:33PM
0.02
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:30--
Sunset-9:00--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:59--8:59--8:58-
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------23-----------
Temp. °C141514141514151615151515161716171816202319
Feels °C (?)1111101011911121110101011121112129171814
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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 12 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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