Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 (Oct 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 5th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 7th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 6th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
558
611
719
627
588
480
1267
1432
1491
1271
1232
788
535
360
348
492
633
560
427
365
557
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SE
10
WNW
20
WNW
30
NW
30
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
ESE
15
NE
20
N
15
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:19PM0.15m
12:53PM0.15m
12:42PM0.16m
12:42PM0.16m
1:14AM0.09m
12:47PM0.15m
00:57AM0.12m
12:54PM0.15m
1:11AM0.15m
1:04PM0.14m
1:33AM0.17m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.14m
9:39PM0.01m
9:51PM0.03m
9:36PM0.05m
8:19PM0.07m
5:53AM0.07m
7:23PM0.07m
6:40AM0.06m
7:04PM0.06m
7:17AM0.06m
7:02PM0.04m
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Temp °C
11
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13
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14
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17
23
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17
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Feels °C
8
7
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8
6
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12
19
17
12
12
11
10
10
10
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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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