Whites Reef surf break

Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 AEST
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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 TypeTime (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 Powerful10PM (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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Heavy 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
1.1
W
10
1.4
WSW
8
2
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.3
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.8
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
888
565
355
160
29
124
240
232
935
716
1172
607
314
113
125
196
100
421
631
1904
1334
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
10
WNW
30
NNE
40
N
25
N
35
NW
35
WNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
S
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
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
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cloud
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light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
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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)
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
17
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
22
1.2
SW
15
1.8
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
W
17
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SW
17
0.1
SE
8
0.8
SSW
20
Energy kJ
15
29
8
7
6
21
53
125
39
73
3
536
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
9
0.3
W
13
0.4
SW
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
24
8
6
2
30
33
21
13
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.6
NNW
5
0.3
N
4
1
WNW
9
1.1
W
10
1.4
WSW
8
2
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.3
S
10
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.5
WSW
6
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
1
15
4
162
240
232
935
716
1172
607
314
44
26
12
20
421
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
3
4
2
4
2
1
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
6
6
5
Distance (km)
243
19
114
399
586
152
19
219
399
445
445
243
326
429
22
204
75
75
75
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
6
6
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
9
5
9
6
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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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