Whites Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.34° S 141.39° E

Issued: 9 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whites Reef sea temperature is
16.0° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year


Whites Reef surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,374 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whites Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
11
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.4
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.9
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
498
4374
3871
2360
1119
755
651
1684
2199
1531
926
431
253
149
248
258
524
1099
1026
635
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
40
WNW
50
W
40
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
NW
30
NW
Wind State
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
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
5:19AM0.12m
3:47PM0.13m
Low Tide
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
10:05AM0.09m
11:10PM0.05m
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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7:52
7:52
7:52
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:24
5:24
5:25
5:25
5:27
5:27
 mm
2
5
9
2
2
3
8
1
Temp °C
12
11
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
12
11
9
12
13
11
12
12
12
11
11
12
Feels °C
3
2
2
3
5
7
6
6
6
8
7
5
7
9
7
8
8
7
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.9
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
111
139
2360
1119
755
651
1684
2199
1531
926
431
253
149
248
258
524
1099
1026
635
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
16
0.1
W
21
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.7
SW
14
0.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
19
9
8
3
17
19
9
214
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
49
20
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
11
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
414
498
4374
3871
7
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
5
5
4
7
9
8
3
4
3
3
3
3
6
9
6
4
Distance (km)
727
261
727
528
778
19
243
243
195
140
195
0
19
19
19
19
19
47
64
129
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
7
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
9
9
7
4
4
9
9
7
8
9
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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