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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whites Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
142 | 144 | 147 | 401 | 591 | 257 | 195 | 133 | 140 | 260 | 580 | 407 | 269 | 212 | 481 | 423 | 1438 | 1592 | 1145 | 529 | 507 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:59PM0.20m | 00:04AM0.11m | 1:23PM0.21m | 00:19AM0.11m | 1:50PM0.21m | 00:34AM0.11m | 2:18PM0.21m | 00:48AM0.11m | 2:48PM0.20m | 1:01AM0.11m | 3:21PM0.19m | 1:05AM0.11m | 4:01PM0.17m | 00:15AM0.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.07m | 6:05AM0.01m | 8:03PM0.07m | 6:27AM0.00m | 8:27PM0.08m | 6:51AM0.00m | 8:53PM0.08m | 7:15AM0.00m | 9:23PM0.09m | 7:40AM0.01m | 10:04PM0.10m | 8:03AM0.02m | 11:45PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
— | — | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 |
142 | 144 | 147 | 401 | 591 | 257 | 195 | 133 | 140 | 260 | 580 | 407 | 269 | 212 | 481 | 423 | 1438 | — | — | 529 | 507 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NE 4 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 16 | S 23 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 164 | — | 109 | 87 | 121 | 86 | 91 | 11 | 18 | 39 | 38 | 82 | 152 | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 11 | S 10 | — | E 9 | W 11 | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 20 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 5 | N 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 6 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 8 |
2 | 4 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 14 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 15 | — | 27 | 23 | 1592 | 1145 | 190 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 19 | 95 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 204 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 256 | 204 | 243 | 22 | 19 | 195 | 195 |
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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.












