Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 AEDT
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 10th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
S
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)131414131313131212141312151413141414141310
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)562754671501316156117877213010972104200253293293336410347669
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
NNE
15
NW
20
W
15
W
15
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
WNW
5
SSE
10
NE
30
N
30
NNW
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
0.19
1:53AM
0.14
2:41PM
0.20
2:04AM
0.13
3:05PM
0.20
2:15AM
0.13
3:31PM
0.20
2:25AM
0.13
3:58PM
0.19
2:31AM
0.13
4:28PM
0.18
2:30AM
0.12
5:03PM
0.17
2:06AM
0.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
0.05
7:54AM
0.01
8:58PM
0.06
8:09AM
0.00
9:22PM
0.07
8:27AM
-0.00
9:45PM
0.08
8:47AM
-0.00
10:07PM
0.09
9:06AM
0.00
10:30PM
0.10
9:25AM
0.01
10:57PM
0.11
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:54--7:54--
Sunset-7:24--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:17--7:15-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141413131313142020202117151513131514192220
Feels °C (?)10109988121717171915141310111312151817
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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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