West Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 AWST
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West Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's West Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
S
1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
2.1
S
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)886912151312111013121210109914131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3581972801288384991256812772510451422251941661592971553688594
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
5
NNW
30
WNW
25
W
20
W
5
W
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
20
S
10
NW
5
NNW
15
SSE
15
SSW
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
0.71
11:52AM
0.48
9:17PM
0.74
11:11AM
0.48
9:46PM
0.73
10:50AM
0.51
10:11PM
0.70
10:42AM
0.58
10:33PM
0.65
10:44AM
0.65
10:51PM
0.59
10:52AM
0.72
11:05PM
0.53
11:04AM
0.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40AM
0.01
3:14PM
0.43
4:47AM
0.05
3:37PM
0.34
4:50AM
0.10
4:03PM
0.26
4:48AM
0.15
4:30PM
0.20
4:43AM
0.18
4:58PM
0.17
4:39AM
0.20
5:26PM
0.15
4:34AM
0.20
5:53PM
0.16
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
Sunrise-6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13-
Sunset--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:52
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--20-------------2----
Temp. °C242020192124212225211920182023181716161718
Feels °C (?)211421171820201820171415161821151212111414
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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.

West Beach is 180 km (112 miles) from Esperance. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esperance. Esperance has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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