Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.5° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,986 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 28th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 4th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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 afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
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
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.2
W
11
1.3
SW
18
2.2
W
16
2.1
WSW
15
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
262
223
171
97
106
106
99
93
89
84
106
151
142
111
351
1030
2669
2034
1697
1457
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNW
40
N
35
NNW
45
NNW
45
WSW
30
WSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
12:24PM0.19m
12:54PM0.20m
1:24PM0.20m
11:31PM0.08m
1:51PM0.21m
00:19AM0.09m
2:18PM0.21m
1:06AM0.09m
2:44PM0.20m
1:46AM0.10m
3:08PM0.20m
Low Tide
3:27AM0.03m
4:23AM0.03m
5:11AM0.02m
9:16PM0.08m
5:54AM0.02m
9:15PM0.08m
6:32AM0.01m
9:29PM0.08m
7:08AM0.01m
9:42PM0.07m
7:43AM0.02m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
 mm
1
12
2
3
5
19
2
Temp °C
12
14
15
12
14
14
14
14
15
13
16
13
13
12
11
12
12
13
13
11
12
Feels °C
9
10
12
8
10
9
10
10
12
10
10
8
5
3
4
2
2
6
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.8
W
9
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
18
2.2
W
16
Energy kJ
287
262
223
171
97
106
106
85
82
57
84
106
151
106
111
89
1030
2669
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
SW
13
0.1
E
6
0.3
SW
20
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
129
8
3
12
30
71
99
93
89
34
34
142
1
65
302
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
6
1
1
1
1
13
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
E
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
N
4
0.9
WNW
9
0.4
NNW
4
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
W
11
0.5
N
4
2.1
WSW
15
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
1
1
6
6
121
6
176
351
10
2034
1697
1457
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
47
47
47
47
54
19
47
47
47
727
487
730
727
711
528
243
432
481
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
9
2
7
6
5
4
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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