Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 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 Monday (May 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
157
573
459
428
553
1025
1325
1776
1417
1387
1351
1159
779
606
476
333
274
199
280
253
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
W
35
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
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
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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rain showers
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rain showers
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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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5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
1
1
2
3
6
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
15
15
15
12
10
11
12
14
14
13
13
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
13
8
11
12
12
11
5
1
3
5
7
8
8
9
10
12
12
10
11
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
136
157
573
459
428
38
82
31
1776
1351
1159
779
606
476
333
274
199
280
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
23
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
128
21
18
39
9
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
92
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
9
Energy kJ
286
553
1025
1325
1042
1417
1387
44
15
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
2
3
4
1
2
2
5
5
4
1
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
227
19
19
19
75
204
707
481
481
707
809
706
226
22
204
481
204
204
326
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
3
5
6
5
4
9
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
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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