Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
801
469
318
342
223
149
114
105
121
110
130
145
196
336
336
235
299
295
144
245
241
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
SSW
15
S
5
SE
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
20
SSW
15
S
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:00PM0.08m
1:03PM0.22m
10:46PM0.08m
1:36PM0.23m
10:25PM0.09m
2:10PM0.22m
2:44PM0.21m
11:13PM0.11m
3:18PM0.20m
11:58PM0.12m
3:51PM0.18m
00:43AM0.12m
4:21PM0.16m
Low Tide
5:03AM0.01m
8:59PM0.08m
5:27AM-0.01m
9:47PM0.09m
5:58AM-0.02m
6:33AM-0.02m
10:07PM0.11m
7:10AM-0.02m
10:13PM0.12m
7:46AM-0.00m
10:36PM0.11m
8:20AM0.02m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:27
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
17
17
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
16
16
15
15
15
15
13
12
13
15
13
14
14
15
12
11
10
11
11
11
12
14
13
13
13
13
13
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
801
469
318
342
223
149
114
105
121
110
102
145
164
336
336
235
299
295
144
245
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.4
SW
15
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
18
15
37
80
78
130
125
196
2
2
2
2
75
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
1
2
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
1
241
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
4
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
19
19
22
0
19
19
19
19
22
22
19
481
204
444
19
19
19
19
19
227
481
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
9
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
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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