Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 22 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
525
528
261
205
122
56
54
56
51
94
203
149
153
147
106
82
82
69
68
55
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
E
10
ENE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:51PM0.18m
00:43AM0.12m
4:21PM0.16m
1:29AM0.11m
4:50PM0.14m
3:07AM0.09m
5:19PM0.13m
1:07PM0.11m
11:15AM0.14m
11:30AM0.16m
9:10PM0.09m
Low Tide
10:36PM0.11m
8:20AM0.02m
11:25PM0.10m
8:53AM0.05m
1:02AM0.09m
8:54AM0.08m
2:15AM0.08m
2:04PM0.11m
2:51AM0.06m
3:26AM0.05m
7:04PM0.09m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:27
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
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1
1
3
3
3
2
Temp °C
14
15
14
16
17
13
17
18
15
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
12
13
11
12
14
9
14
16
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
11
10
10
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
246
525
528
261
205
122
56
54
56
51
50
203
149
153
147
106
82
82
69
68
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
34
12
10
33
94
10
13
20
24
14
4
6
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
7
4
27
25
6
22
7
32
44
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.6
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
3
14
21
61
89
77
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
19
0
19
19
47
47
96
114
47
47
399
193
284
487
326
284
326
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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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