Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.1° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 (Nov 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 11PM. 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 (Nov 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 3rd Nov)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 10th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 13th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
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0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
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WSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
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SW
12
0.9
SW
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0.7
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
357
286
196
156
98
228
176
157
190
331
777
1064
911
609
520
367
273
224
133
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
5
S
10
SSW
15
NNW
25
W
25
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
W
25
NW
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NW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
E
Wind State
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glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:02AM0.14m
9:28AM0.12m
10:55AM0.12m
00:41AM0.12m
11:17AM0.11m
00:39AM0.15m
11:40AM0.11m
00:57AM0.18m
12:01PM0.11m
1:20AM0.19m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.02m
9:23PM0.05m
7:57PM0.08m
6:01PM0.07m
6:27AM0.09m
5:37PM0.06m
7:08AM0.08m
5:44PM0.04m
7:37AM0.07m
6:00PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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