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Whites Reef surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | |
888 | 565 | 355 | 160 | 29 | 124 | 240 | 232 | 935 | 716 | 1172 | 607 | 314 | 113 | 125 | 196 | 100 | 421 | 631 | 1904 | 1334 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:12PM0.09m | 1:17PM0.21m | 11:37PM0.09m | 1:47PM0.21m | 00:05AM0.10m | 2:17PM0.20m | 00:34AM0.10m | 2:49PM0.20m | 1:04AM0.10m | 3:22PM0.19m | 1:41AM0.09m | 3:55PM0.18m | 2:20AM0.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12PM0.08m | 5:28AM0.01m | 8:30PM0.08m | 5:59AM0.01m | 8:54PM0.08m | 6:31AM0.01m | 9:24PM0.08m | 7:03AM0.01m | 9:53PM0.09m | 7:33AM0.01m | 10:34PM0.09m | 8:03AM0.03m | 11:26PM0.08m | 8:32AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:20 | |
— | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
888 | 565 | 355 | 160 | 72 | 124 | 110 | 2 | 16 | 15 | — | 29 | 73 | 113 | 62 | 196 | 100 | 77 | 631 | 1904 | 1334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | W 17 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | — | — |
— | — | — | 15 | 29 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 53 | 125 | 39 | 73 | 3 | 536 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 9 | W 13 | SW 11 | W 11 | SSE 8 | W 9 | S 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 24 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 30 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 5 | N 4 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 15 | 4 | 162 | 240 | 232 | 935 | 716 | 1172 | 607 | 314 | 44 | 26 | 12 | 20 | 421 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 19 | 114 | 399 | 586 | 152 | 19 | 219 | 399 | 445 | 445 | 243 | 326 | 429 | 22 | 204 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 19 | 19 |
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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.













