West Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 28 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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 29th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 1st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 31st Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
1.3
E
0.9
SE
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
1.1
SW
2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)8610121513121110121210101014161413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)424137134837199111592341256485226290273229284236854721613433
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
SW
25
WNW
25
W
15
SSW
5
NNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
crosscrosscrossonglasscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:13PM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:31AM
0.19
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise6:07--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
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-15------------------1
Temp. °C201821222519232520181918202118181818181919
Feels °C (?)141819192120201917141416181916161414161818
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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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