Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.1° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
500
451
373
412
370
241
527
1186
1363
1147
1611
1460
857
418
352
308
242
193
124
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
40
WNW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
ENE
20
ESE
15
NE
5
N
15
SE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:11AM0.16m
1:28PM0.14m
5:03AM0.14m
11:59AM0.15m
11:44AM0.16m
1:31AM0.08m
11:53AM0.17m
00:18AM0.09m
12:08PM0.17m
00:13AM0.11m
Low Tide
9:19AM0.12m
8:59PM0.02m
8:47AM0.13m
9:08PM0.03m
9:01PM0.04m
8:10PM0.06m
7:23PM0.06m
5:01AM0.06m
7:01PM0.06m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:28
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
19
19
17
22
16
12
11
11
11
12
12
11
16
17
17
20
23
15
Feels °C
9
13
14
12
13
9
5
5
6
7
7
7
7
12
13
14
16
19
11
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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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