Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 3 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.1° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 5,671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period with SSW 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 (Jul 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 19s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 1.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
1.4
W
10
1.7
W
10
3
WSW
17
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
2.2
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
88
89
361
580
5671
4128
2326
1119
744
852
3032
2723
1718
1079
459
303
194
366
448
462
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
N
35
NNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
50
W
40
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:51PM0.21m
00:19AM0.09m
2:18PM0.21m
1:06AM0.09m
2:44PM0.20m
1:46AM0.10m
3:08PM0.20m
2:30AM0.10m
3:31PM0.19m
3:21AM0.11m
3:49PM0.17m
4:11AM0.11m
3:59PM0.15m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.08m
6:32AM0.01m
9:29PM0.08m
7:08AM0.01m
9:42PM0.07m
7:43AM0.02m
10:02PM0.07m
8:17AM0.03m
10:21PM0.06m
8:50AM0.05m
10:40PM0.06m
9:28AM0.07m
10:55PM0.05m
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heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
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light rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
 mm
13
13
2
3
8
1
Temp °C
17
14
13
12
11
12
12
12
12
11
11
12
11
11
10
12
13
11
12
13
12
Feels °C
12
9
6
3
2
2
3
6
7
6
6
8
7
7
7
8
10
8
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
2.3
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
2.2
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
52
88
89
111
17
2326
1119
744
852
3032
2723
1718
1079
459
303
194
366
448
462
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
W
10
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.2
WSW
21
1
SSW
15
0.2
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
85
49
5
20
42
500
2
1
92
16
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
1
9
17
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNE
4
1.1
WNW
9
1.4
W
10
1.7
W
10
3
WSW
17
3
SW
16
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
2
3
176
361
580
5671
4128
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
5
6
6
1
4
9
9
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
47
183
487
727
738
720
711
394
243
227
444
481
140
183
0
19
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
4
5
9
9
7
5
4
4
5
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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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