
Surf Forecasts:
Whites Reef surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
The first thing you need to know is that it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a pretty grim few days to kick things off. Friday the 4th through to the end of the first week are mostly blown out or just plain messy. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell coming in from the SW, with a 16-second period, but a strong cross breeze is wrecking the surface. The waves are around 7 ft, but the energy is pumping (1904), and it’s just a mess of cross-chop. It’s a real shame. Saturday the 5th is a total write-off with a strong, gusty cross-onshore wind. You’ll see a few smaller days after that, but the wind is never quite right. There’s a gap of about four days where the surf is either too small, too messy, or both.
The standout is Thursday the 10th. That’s our window. The morning brings a solid 8 ft SSW swell, with a long 18-second period. The real beauty is the wind: a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 16 mph. This is going to be the cleanest the reef gets all week. The wave energy is strong (3267), and the wind is just right to groom it. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is a bit big for beginners, but for any intermediate and above, Whites Reef is going to be proper. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Friday the 11th is still worth a look, with a smaller 4 ft SSW swell and a light E breeze in the morning, giving clean conditions. It’s a good option if you missed Thursday.
Now, looking further out, the second week has a real monster brewing. Thursday the 17th is the big one. The morning is showing a massive 13 ft SW swell with an 18-second period. The energy is off the charts (9637). This is *serious* groundswell. The wind is cross-shore from the SSE at 16 mph, which isn’t perfect, but it’s manageable with that kind of power. This is only for experts. That kind of long-period swell will be breaking straight and fast, so it’s not a beginner’s game. The waves will be big, powerful, and the sets will be widely spaced. Friday the 18th will still have a solid 8 ft swell, but it’s looking a bit more onshore. Still, a promising but less certain call for the long-range.
So, to be blunt: sit out the first week. It’s a write-off. Your best bet in the near-term is Thursday the 10th for a clean, classic reef wave. And if you’re a proper charger, keep an eye on the 17th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 |
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1904 | 1654 | 1216 | 640 | 1516 | 862 | 754 | 512 | 149 | 241 | 242 | 296 | 499 | 844 | 1068 | 3952 | 5237 | 5100 | 3222 | 2128 | 619 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:30PM0.14m | 4:57AM0.16m | 12:25PM0.17m | 12:18PM0.18m | 12:25PM0.19m | 1:10AM0.06m | 12:36PM0.19m | 00:08AM0.08m | 12:46PM0.18m | 00:17AM0.11m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM-0.00m | 9:16AM0.14m | 9:14PM0.00m | 9:36PM0.01m | 9:45PM0.03m | 9:28PM0.05m | 8:19PM0.07m | 5:17AM0.04m | 7:31PM0.07m | ||||||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | W 11 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 26 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 |
1904 | 1654 | 1216 | 640 | — | 114 | 754 | 512 | 145 | 241 | 242 | 256 | 499 | 844 | 64 | 3952 | 5237 | 5100 | 3222 | 2128 | 619 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 447 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 67 | 296 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 605 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 224 | 1516 | 862 | — | — | 149 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1068 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 129 | 416 | 711 | 512 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 227 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 204 | 580 | 860 | 1777 | 481 | 444 | 444 | 22 |
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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.










