Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.9° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 1.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. The short version? It’s a bit of a tough stretch for a while, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’ve got the patience and the skill to wait for it.

The first real window for anything with a pulse is this Friday the 28th. We’ve got some swell starting to fill in, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Friday morning at Whites Reef (Mares) sees a 4ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period, and the wind is light and offshore. That’s a decent combo, but the forecast notes it’s marginal, so tide’s going to be your best friend. The energy is moderate. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the first real chance. Friday afternoon drops a touch to 4ft, still from the SW, but the wind goes a bit cross-on, so it’ll have a few bumps on it.

The weekend is pretty uninspiring, to be honest. Saturday and Sunday see smaller swell, around 3ft, and even though the wind is offshore, the wave energy drops right off. It’s just not doing much, and the forecast calls it poor conditions. You might get a ripple, but it’s not worth getting excited about.

Monday the 31st is interesting. The swell pushes back up to 4ft to 5ft with a longer period, 15 to 17 seconds, coming from the SW. The morning has a light cross-shore breeze, and the afternoon is cross-on but light. The energy is building. Still, the call is marginal, so it’s not a winner, but it’s a sign things are stirring.

Then it all goes a bit sideways. The first of September brings in a strong breeze from the NNW at 25 mph, and it’s messy. The swell is there, but the wind just chops it all up. This poor quality stretches right through to the 8th, with onshore and cross-onshore winds, rain showers, and some serious energy in the water. The swell size grows, getting up to 8ft, 8ft, and even 12ft on the 8th, but that energy is all wind and chop. This is one for the kite surfers, not the paddle crew.

Now, here’s the standout. It’s a long way off, a full nine days from now, mind you, but Wednesday the 9th of September looks like the day. The overnight winds swing around to the ENE at 3 mph – basically glass. The swell is still solid at 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong. The forecast calls it “excellent” for experienced surfers. That’s the one. Thursday the 10th still has clean 3ft waves with light cross-off winds, but that’s a drop-off. A smaller, cleaner option if Wednesday is too much.

So, the plan: sit tight through the weekend and next week’s wind mess, keep an eye on Friday if you’re desperate, and set your alarm for the 9th. That’s the standout. It’s a call for the experienced crew, but if you can handle it, it’ll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
154
342
975
748
530
407
299
170
306
418
667
743
1199
701
539
365
796
742
651
734
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
W
15
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
25
NNW
40
NNW
40
NW
15
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:00PM0.20m
00:35AM0.10m
1:17PM0.19m
00:58AM0.12m
1:32PM0.19m
1:24AM0.14m
1:45PM0.18m
1:52AM0.16m
1:56PM0.17m
2:21AM0.17m
2:02PM0.15m
2:52AM0.17m
2:02PM0.14m
3:26AM0.18m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.06m
6:13AM0.03m
7:52PM0.06m
6:46AM0.03m
7:53PM0.05m
7:19AM0.03m
7:59PM0.04m
7:50AM0.04m
8:06PM0.03m
8:20AM0.05m
8:15PM0.02m
8:49AM0.07m
8:27PM0.01m
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7:05
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7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
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6:07
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6
Temp °C
13
13
12
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12
10
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11
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12
11
15
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19
13
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13
13
Feels °C
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9
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12
10
8
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9
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13
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6
9
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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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