Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 04 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
10
1.2
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
281
154
636
407
428
553
874
1285
851
1323
1203
1210
1143
634
528
341
278
226
196
378
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
W
35
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:34AM0.11m
2:18PM0.21m
00:48AM0.11m
2:48PM0.20m
1:01AM0.11m
3:21PM0.19m
1:05AM0.11m
4:01PM0.17m
00:15AM0.11m
4:53PM0.16m
6:09PM0.15m
Low Tide
8:27PM0.08m
6:51AM0.00m
8:53PM0.08m
7:15AM0.00m
9:23PM0.09m
7:40AM0.01m
10:04PM0.10m
8:03AM0.02m
11:45PM0.11m
8:20AM0.03m
8:26AM0.05m
7:30AM0.06m
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cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
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light rain
cloud
light rain
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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cloud
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7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
3
2
1
2
3
7
2
2
2
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
15
15
12
10
11
12
14
14
14
13
14
14
12
13
13
14
13
7
8
11
12
12
11
5
1
3
5
8
9
9
10
12
12
9
11
10
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
2
136
154
636
407
428
38
82
31
666
1210
1143
634
528
341
278
226
196
378
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.1
SW
23
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
S
15
Energy kJ
126
21
18
39
121
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
92
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
10
1.2
SW
10
0.4
WNW
5
1.3
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
0.5
SE
6
Energy kJ
432
281
7
553
874
1285
851
1323
1203
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
3
5
1
3
4
8
1
3
5
4
5
3
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
405
227
19
19
19
218
218
561
481
481
243
561
481
22
22
204
204
0
204
284
284
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
8
4
4
7
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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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