Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.6° C
1.0° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first several days are a write-off—onshore winds and messy, junk surf. It’s not until Tuesday the 25th that we start to see something worth paddling out for. That’s a solid week of waiting, but hang in there, because things do clean up.

The standout window really kicks off from the afternoon of Tuesday the 25th at Whites Reef. We’re looking at a clean 3ft SW groundswell, period around 12 seconds, with a nice cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 331, and the wind is gentle and clean. This is the first real moment of clarity after a long, choppy stretch.

The next real highlight comes much later, on the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September. That’s a full week and a half away, so keep it on the radar but don’t hold your breath just yet. If it holds, we’ll have 4ft of SW swell, a very long 17-second period, and glassy offshore wind from the ENE. The energy jumps to 959—strong, powerful groundswell. This is a proper reef-set swell, with long lines and clean faces. Just be aware that with a period that long, it might wall up and wrap a bit too straight for a beach, but here at the reef it could be bloody excellent. Crowds are likely here, so bring your patience.

Temperatures are about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on with the water temp.

So to sum it up: the first real surf is Tuesday the 25th afternoon, but if you can wait, the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September looks like the pick of the bunch. Promising, but we’ll need the forecasts to hold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
13
0.9
W
13
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
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14
1.2
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15
1.5
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16
1.4
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15
1.4
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1.2
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14
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16
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15
0.8
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14
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WSW
13
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13
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
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12
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
106
91
263
268
446
647
610
1046
1074
856
825
557
710
410
285
342
341
444
513
361
Wind (km/h)
25
N
30
NNW
30
WNW
15
NNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
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25
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NNW
15
WNW
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25
NW
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SSW
5
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15
SSE
20
SSE
20
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High Tide
2:26PM0.15m
4:17AM0.16m
2:24PM0.15m
5:03AM0.15m
2:07PM0.14m
6:32AM0.13m
1:24PM0.15m
12:33PM0.16m
12:20PM0.17m
12:30PM0.18m
00:13AM0.07m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.01m
9:30AM0.10m
9:34PM0.01m
9:42AM0.12m
9:53PM0.02m
8:41AM0.13m
10:09PM0.03m
10:19PM0.04m
9:51PM0.05m
8:45PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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