Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 28 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Whites Reef surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
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)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
42
39
34
32
28
228
205
380
776
874
699
367
243
105
64
328
562
959
619
225
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
35
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
25
NNE
40
N
35
N
30
N
10
NNW
15
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:30AM0.16m
9:10PM0.09m
11:55AM0.18m
10:01PM0.09m
12:21PM0.19m
10:40PM0.09m
12:49PM0.20m
11:12PM0.09m
1:17PM0.21m
11:37PM0.09m
1:47PM0.21m
00:05AM0.10m
2:17PM0.20m
00:34AM0.10m
Low Tide
7:04PM0.09m
7:23PM0.08m
4:27AM0.03m
7:49PM0.08m
4:57AM0.02m
8:12PM0.08m
5:28AM0.01m
8:30PM0.08m
5:59AM0.01m
8:54PM0.08m
6:31AM0.01m
9:24PM0.08m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
2
2
2
4
2
4
5
3
1
3
3
2
Temp °C
14
14
13
15
16
14
15
14
12
12
13
12
10
12
13
13
14
14
13
13
12
11
12
11
11
13
9
9
7
5
5
7
8
4
5
7
8
13
12
6
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
E
10
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
21
20
25
25
32
28
2
874
699
367
243
105
33
202
21
10
8
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
S
7
0.3
SW
15
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
37
36
8
34
27
11
15
75
64
35
5
15
15
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.7
WNW
10
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
13
42
39
3
3
1
18
24
106
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.5
W
6
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
12
0.3
NNE
4
0.6
NW
8
0.6
WNW
10
1.2
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
9
Energy kJ
1
18
228
205
380
776
3
45
74
328
562
959
619
225
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
1
3
3
4
4
1
2
Distance (km)
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
204
204
227
481
19
129
183
416
47
0
19
220
444
394
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
2
4
4
6
4
4
3
4
5
5
5
1
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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