Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 29 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Whites Reef surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,760 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.8
WSW
12
1.1
W
8
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.3
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
1
W
14
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
12
1.3
W
10
1.6
WSW
11
2.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
0.9
SSW
9
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
192
161
377
531
785
574
309
182
46
124
110
373
350
224
320
561
1760
604
129
121
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
WNW
35
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
10
NW
25
NNE
35
N
25
N
25
N
30
WSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
30
NW
40
NNW
50
W
40
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
High Tide
10:01PM0.09m
12:21PM0.19m
10:40PM0.09m
12:49PM0.20m
11:12PM0.09m
1:17PM0.21m
11:37PM0.09m
1:47PM0.21m
00:05AM0.10m
2:17PM0.20m
00:34AM0.10m
2:49PM0.20m
1:04AM0.10m
3:22PM0.19m
Low Tide
4:27AM0.03m
7:49PM0.08m
4:57AM0.02m
8:12PM0.08m
5:28AM0.01m
8:30PM0.08m
5:59AM0.01m
8:54PM0.08m
6:31AM0.01m
9:24PM0.08m
7:03AM0.01m
9:53PM0.09m
7:33AM0.01m
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7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:21
2
1
2
1
1
5
3
9
3
3
3
1
2
2
19
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
13
13
13
12
11
13
14
14
15
14
12
13
13
14
14
14
12
13
9
9
6
6
5
7
8
4
7
9
10
10
9
5
8
7
8
8
7
3
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.6
W
9
0.7
S
8
Energy kJ
28
6
9
12
785
574
309
182
39
75
108
102
99
43
83
13
58
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.5
SW
13
0.4
S
8
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
11
2
15
30
124
110
16
15
87
22
112
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.3
SW
17
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
1
46
19
18
8
15
15
37
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.8
WSW
12
1.1
W
8
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
0.2
N
3
0.5
N
4
0.6
NW
8
0.3
N
4
1
W
14
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
12
1.3
W
10
1.6
WSW
11
2.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
0.9
SSW
9
0.4
SW
8
Energy kJ
27
192
161
377
531
1
10
43
3
373
350
224
320
561
1760
604
129
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
4
5
4
4
2
4
2
4
2
1
4
4
4
6
3
4
2
Distance (km)
19
19
227
204
227
22
19
47
399
54
47
129
227
707
512
19
19
19
586
512
706
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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