Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 15 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Saturday (May 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
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
2
1
2
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
166
201
740
469
318
342
223
212
144
99
123
166
130
125
142
336
346
335
560
341
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
5
WNW
10
S
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
WSW
20
NW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
NW
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:08PM0.09m
12:33PM0.20m
11:00PM0.08m
1:03PM0.22m
10:46PM0.08m
1:36PM0.23m
10:25PM0.09m
2:10PM0.22m
2:44PM0.21m
11:13PM0.11m
3:18PM0.20m
11:58PM0.12m
3:51PM0.18m
Low Tide
4:49AM0.03m
8:11PM0.07m
5:03AM0.01m
8:59PM0.08m
5:27AM-0.01m
9:47PM0.09m
5:58AM-0.02m
6:33AM-0.02m
10:07PM0.11m
7:10AM-0.02m
10:13PM0.12m
7:46AM-0.00m
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part cloud
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part cloud
rain showers
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7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
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5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:27
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1
1
Temp °C
19
17
15
15
15
14
14
16
16
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
14
15
15
14
13
13
12
14
12
13
15
15
12
9
9
12
11
12
13
12
12
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
178
166
201
740
469
318
342
223
212
144
99
123
166
108
110
142
336
346
335
560
341
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
148
18
15
35
80
78
130
125
119
2
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
9
25
1
2
37
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
2
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
47
47
0
19
0
22
0
19
19
19
22
22
19
22
22
19
19
19
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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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