Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.6° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,079 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 29th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 29th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 29th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
3
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
9
1.1
SW
11
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
212
169
114
273
647
1051
880
656
538
407
253
199
124
89
90
164
92
357
384
253
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
E
10
E
20
SE
10
NNE
15
NW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:06PM0.10m
2:22AM0.22m
1:04PM0.10m
2:52AM0.22m
1:00PM0.10m
3:24AM0.22m
12:57PM0.11m
3:57AM0.20m
12:58PM0.12m
4:33AM0.18m
1:03PM0.13m
5:11AM0.16m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.06m
6:59PM0.01m
9:13AM0.07m
7:16PM-0.01m
9:45AM0.09m
7:38PM-0.02m
10:06AM0.10m
8:03PM-0.02m
10:24AM0.12m
8:31PM-0.02m
10:41AM0.12m
8:59PM0.00m
11:01AM0.13m
9:24PM0.02m
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Temp °C
12
13
12
13
13
13
13
14
12
18
21
18
17
17
14
13
14
12
13
16
13
Feels °C
7
8
7
9
8
10
12
11
10
17
18
15
14
14
12
10
11
9
10
12
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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