Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 716 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4PM. 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 (Jun 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
894
716
522
413
313
268
314
314
285
390
407
471
369
273
245
166
146
273
430
309
309
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
S
10
S
5
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
S
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
20
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
High Tide
3:31PM0.18m
2:33AM0.11m
3:48PM0.16m
3:55AM0.11m
4:00PM0.15m
5:38AM0.11m
4:05PM0.14m
8:31AM0.12m
3:24PM0.13m
10:40AM0.14m
11:19AM0.16m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.08m
8:39AM0.04m
10:38PM0.07m
9:17AM0.07m
11:07PM0.06m
9:59AM0.10m
11:45PM0.05m
10:55AM0.12m
00:32AM0.04m
1:25AM0.04m
2:29AM0.04m
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rain showers
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cloud
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cloud
part cloud
clear
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mod rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:21
5:22
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
9
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
13
14
14
12
11
13
14
14
15
13
14
14
11
Feels °C
7
7
8
9
9
11
6
8
10
12
13
10
10
12
12
11
12
10
8
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
894
716
522
413
313
268
314
314
285
390
407
471
369
273
245
166
146
273
430
309
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.6
SW
12
0.2
SSW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
87
1
1
12
6
5
89
45
18
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
16
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
447
4
2
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
481
481
193
22
22
0
19
19
19
19
326
0
0
0
19
19
19
19
54
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
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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