Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.0° C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 20s period, WSW swell with 7,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 3.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 11th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 20s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for our local stretch, but there’s a couple of real windows to get excited about if you’re patient.

We’re looking at a solid run of swell from the southwest, but the wind is the main character for most of it, and it’s not always our friend. The water is sitting at 59.0°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

The first real call to action is shaping up for Friday afternoon, August 7th at Whites Reef. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the west-southwest with a 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of conditions that’ll have you grinning ear to ear. The combined energy is moderate (573), and the tide should be okay. Just know that it can get crowded here, so get in early.

From there, things get messy. Saturday through the middle of the following week, we get a big pulse of southwest swell—pushing 6ft to 8ft—but it’s going to be riddled with strong cross-onshore winds. The energy ramps up huge (2655 to 3499), but it’s just not going to be clean for a paddle. Honestly, with that kind of wind and size, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than traditional paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a lull and a cleanup around Friday, August 14th and into the weekend, but it’s still a touch bumpy with 6ft to 4.5ft swell and moderate cross-shore winds. The energy is still strong (1949 down to 871), but the quality is marginal.

The real standout of the whole outlook, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday, August 18th. Conditions look prime for a glassy session. The morning has a clean offshore breeze from the northeast with a consistent 4ft swell from the southwest at 16 seconds. The afternoon might be even better with glassy conditions and a 3.5ft swell. The combined energy is moderate (701) and the surf should be really good. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but a little less certain, but it’s the best bet on the board.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

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Height (m)
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SW
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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184
248
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375
530
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633
628
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2615
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High Tide
3:53AM0.14m
2:56PM0.14m
4:39AM0.15m
2:33PM0.14m
5:46AM0.15m
1:41PM0.14m
12:27PM0.16m
12:20PM0.18m
12:39PM0.20m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.03m
9:24AM0.08m
9:39PM0.03m
9:50AM0.10m
9:49PM0.02m
10:01AM0.13m
10:03PM0.01m
10:23PM0.01m
10:55PM0.02m
11:57PM0.03m
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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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