Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Whites Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.2° 

Whites Reef surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,492 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading toward Whites Reef.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got some solid swell energy in the water—the combined energy is reading up around 1640 on Thursday, which is moderate to strong—but the wind is just ruining it. Thursday morning has a strong 35 km/h onshore breeze, and the whole day is a no-go. Friday and Saturday aren’t much better, with strong winds and cross-onshore conditions. It’s not until Sunday morning, September 6th, that things settle a little, with a light 5 km/h onshore wind, but the swell is down to 5ft from the SW. It’s a marginal call.

The standout, the real gem in the window, is next Thursday, September 10th. The morning session is the one. We’re looking at a 7ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the wind is glassy. Dead flat water. The combined energy is a strong 2431. The water temp is 59°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with clean 6ft surf and a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s your day.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. September 11th brings clean but small 4ft waves with light offshore winds, fun for a cruiser but nothing to get fired up about. The rest of the second week is mostly small and wind-affected. There’s a bump on September 18th with 5ft swell from the SW, but the wind is cross-onshore at 25 km/h, making it choppy. Not worth the effort.

Whites Reef is a reef break, so it handles the longer period swells well, but it needs that clean wind. September 10th is the one to aim for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SW
14
2.1
SW
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2.3
SW
15
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.3
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WSW
11
1.6
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0.6
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12
0.9
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1.2
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16
1.1
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16
1.6
SW
18
2.3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1728
2350
1904
1664
1216
733
894
754
623
442
246
111
152
324
499
746
611
1536
3973
3844
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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W
20
WNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
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WNW
40
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High Tide
1:52PM0.14m
4:05AM0.17m
1:30PM0.14m
4:57AM0.16m
12:25PM0.17m
12:18PM0.18m
12:25PM0.19m
1:10AM0.06m
12:36PM0.19m
00:08AM0.08m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.00m
9:28AM0.12m
8:56PM-0.00m
9:16AM0.14m
9:14PM0.00m
9:36PM0.01m
9:45PM0.03m
9:28PM0.05m
8:19PM0.07m
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Temp °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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