Surf Forecasts:
West Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Beach this week:
The surf forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 431 | 732 | 545 | 499 | 302 | 158 | 290 | 449 | 643 | 1146 | 666 | 499 | 321 | 498 | 319 | 164 | 145 | 627 | 2003 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:16AM0.76m | 11:54PM0.38m | 9:42AM0.81m | 11:21PM0.39m | 10:06AM0.84m | 11:14PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.85m | 11:18PM0.47m | 10:53AM0.83m | 11:27PM0.52m | 11:15AM0.78m | 11:41PM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.07m | 2:22AM0.36m | 5:23PM0.06m | 3:09AM0.30m | 5:29PM0.06m | 3:46AM0.24m | 5:37PM0.07m | 4:20AM0.20m | 5:45PM0.09m | 4:55AM0.18m | 5:54PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 431 | 732 | 545 | 499 | 302 | 158 | 290 | 449 | 425 | 1146 | 666 | 499 | 84 | 498 | 319 | 164 | 145 | 627 | 2003 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 24 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | E 8 | SSW 14 | S 21 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 20 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 232 | — | — | — | 188 | 144 | 11 | 111 | 643 | — | — | 1 | 321 | 9 | 10 | 53 | 34 | 151 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | E 7 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 42 | 143 | 28 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 42 | 85 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 172 | 68 | 0 | 15 | 121 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 121 | 405 | 405 | 121 | 212 | 307 | 0 |
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Information about the West Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for West Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at West Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Beach 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 (West Beach) 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 West Beach 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.
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