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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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 167 | 109 | 72 | 106 | 200 | 392 | 355 | 293 | 285 | 286 | 290 | 505 | 716 | 942 | 770 | 830 | 725 | 659 | 367 | 504 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:31PM 0.20 | 1:25AM 0.13 | 2:58PM 0.19 | 1:31AM 0.13 | 3:28PM 0.18 | 1:30AM 0.12 | 4:03PM 0.17 | 1:06AM 0.12 | 4:54PM 0.15 | 11:26PM 0.13 | 10:24PM 0.14 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 0.08 | 7:47AM -0.00 | 9:07PM 0.09 | 8:06AM 0.00 | 9:30PM 0.10 | 8:25AM 0.01 | 9:57PM 0.11 | 8:39AM 0.02 | 10:38PM 0.13 | 8:42AM 0.03 | 8:18AM 0.05 | ||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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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.












