Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 31 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 31 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: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,031 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10AM.

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 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
11
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
1.1
W
9
1.4
WSW
8
1.6
SW
10
1.9
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
460
888
565
309
160
29
124
192
215
527
850
558
341
195
164
208
166
127
483
557
1672
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
25
WSW
10
NW
30
NNE
35
N
30
N
35
NNW
40
NW
45
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
15
W
15
NNW
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
1:41AM0.09m
3:55PM0.18m
2:20AM0.09m
Low Tide
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
10:34PM0.09m
8:03AM0.03m
11:26PM0.08m
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light rain
light rain
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rain showers
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clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:20
6
2
2
2
6
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
Temp °C
13
13
12
11
13
14
14
14
14
13
12
12
12
13
13
14
15
15
15
15
14
5
7
9
3
7
8
7
7
7
5
4
4
5
5
8
9
10
11
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.1
S
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.9
SSW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
SW
14
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
12
888
565
309
160
77
124
110
2
80
15
17
83
195
54
100
85
102
483
557
1672
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
20
Energy kJ
15
29
8
7
8
14
79
80
208
166
78
46
485
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
10
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
24
8
6
10
11
4
12
7
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
11
0.3
NE
3
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
N
5
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
1.4
WSW
8
1.6
SW
10
1.9
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
0.7
W
7
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
11
0.9
WSW
8
Energy kJ
460
2
17
7
276
192
215
527
850
558
341
42
164
55
116
127
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
1
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
Distance (km)
227
243
19
114
399
228
220
218
487
399
512
394
706
227
256
204
204
75
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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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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