Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
600
742
635
565
520
440
313
284
305
350
341
218
212
215
142
162
144
108
167
118
175
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
N
20
N
10
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
NE
0
SW
15
NW
20
NNE
35
N
40
NW
35
WNW
cross
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:49AM0.12m
10:54PM0.12m
11:58AM0.15m
11:13PM0.12m
12:13PM0.17m
11:31PM0.11m
12:35PM0.19m
11:48PM0.11m
12:59PM0.20m
00:04AM0.11m
1:23PM0.21m
00:19AM0.11m
1:50PM0.21m
00:34AM0.11m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.08m
5:13AM0.06m
6:06PM0.08m
5:17AM0.04m
6:40PM0.07m
5:30AM0.03m
7:10PM0.07m
5:46AM0.02m
7:38PM0.07m
6:05AM0.01m
8:03PM0.07m
6:27AM0.00m
8:27PM0.08m
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7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
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5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
3
1
1
2
4
Temp °C
17
16
15
20
21
22
23
25
22
25
27
23
25
26
20
17
17
15
17
16
14
14
14
14
18
18
19
18
22
16
20
23
19
21
21
17
17
16
14
10
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
600
742
635
565
520
440
313
284
305
350
341
218
212
215
142
162
144
108
167
118
175
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
12
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
93
7
6
3
5
4
23
80
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
E
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
1
10
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.4
NW
5
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
1
6
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
3
3
2
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
19
19
71
0
0
0
54
0
47
47
19
19
47
47
19
0
19
19
218
218
218
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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