Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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 Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
SW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131716141414131211131312161314131213141318
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21235425118699424400260130183151121155313203175157170281241159
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
20
N
20
NNW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
N
25
N
15
NNW
20
N
25
N
15
NW
10
WNW
5
WNW
20
SW
10
ESE
5
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:17AM
0.12
3:18PM
0.20
12:21AM
0.13
3:55PM
0.18
12:24AM
0.13
4:39PM
0.16
12:10AM
0.13
5:55PM
0.14
10:21PM
0.13
1:37PM
0.10
10:35PM
0.13
11:49AM
0.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.11
7:26AM
-0.02
9:29PM
0.12
7:55AM
-0.02
9:41PM
0.13
8:23AM
0.00
9:57PM
0.13
8:44AM
0.02
8:43AM
0.05
7:07AM
0.07
3:41PM
0.10
5:31AM
0.07
Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11
Sunset5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232323151317192025272325272219181516161623
Feels °C (?)211919131117181821231919231918151414141420
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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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