Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, WSW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 14th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 14th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
SW
16
1.1
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
911
1038
492
731
519
357
315
216
113
111
395
596
325
229
136
93
49
37
96
298
Wind (km/h)
35
N
35
N
20
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SE
15
NE
15
N
15
N
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
30
N
25
NNW
45
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
12:02PM0.19m
12:34PM0.21m
1:10PM0.22m
1:45PM0.22m
2:17PM0.22m
2:46PM0.21m
11:52PM0.10m
Low Tide
2:46AM0.04m
3:24AM0.02m
4:08AM0.01m
4:56AM-0.01m
5:44AM-0.01m
6:31AM-0.01m
10:12PM0.10m
7:16AM-0.00m
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
 mm
1
14
1
7
4
2
7
7
2
Temp °C
20
19
13
13
13
13
12
11
13
14
12
13
14
15
17
17
16
17
15
15
14
Feels °C
13
12
10
8
8
10
9
8
9
11
9
12
14
15
16
15
11
12
10
11
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
SW
16
1.1
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
362
911
480
492
731
519
357
315
216
113
111
395
596
325
229
136
93
49
30
173
298
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
19
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
WSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
W
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
S
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
350
3
3
17
152
63
78
41
119
9
2
2
2
1
9
37
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
9
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
37
21
2
2
3
2
8
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
4
0.5
N
4
1.5
WSW
16
0.7
W
10
0.2
N
3
0.3
NNE
4
0.8
WNW
11
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NW
8
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
1.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
5
10
1038
104
1
2
130
1
11
1
3
1
3
356
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
218
399
19
19
19
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
47
47
47
54
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Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
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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