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Whites Reef Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Whites Reef surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whites Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
189 | 357 | 286 | 268 | 223 | 202 | 164 | 241 | 446 | 510 | 751 | 644 | 565 | 466 | 459 | 382 | 336 | 297 | 293 | 285 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:55PM0.14m | 10:21PM0.13m | 1:37PM0.10m | 10:35PM0.13m | 11:49AM0.12m | 10:54PM0.12m | 11:58AM0.15m | 11:13PM0.12m | 12:13PM0.17m | 11:31PM0.11m | 12:35PM0.19m | 11:48PM0.11m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43AM0.05m | 7:07AM0.07m | 3:41PM0.10m | 5:31AM0.07m | 5:26PM0.08m | 5:13AM0.06m | 6:06PM0.08m | 5:17AM0.04m | 6:40PM0.07m | 5:30AM0.03m | 7:10PM0.07m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
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Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 189 | 357 | 286 | 268 | 223 | 202 | 164 | 241 | 202 | 510 | 751 | 644 | 565 | 466 | 459 | 382 | 336 | 297 | 293 | 285 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 173 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 55 | 227 | 446 | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 284 | 0 | 19 | 22 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 47 | 19 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
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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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