Surf Forecasts:
West Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 21s period, SSW swell with 2,405 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 21s 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 474 | 257 | 250 | 232 | 732 | 545 | 396 | 158 | 334 | 368 | 576 | 1919 | 1543 | 892 | 596 | 325 | 273 | 235 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:49AM0.70m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 474 | 257 | 250 | 215 | 732 | 545 | 396 | 158 | 334 | 368 | 576 | 1919 | 1543 | 892 | 596 | 325 | 273 | 235 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | S 8 | S 5 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 21 | S 20 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 12 | 36 | — | — | — | 133 | 196 | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SE 15 | S 24 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 31 | 232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 37 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 48 | 84 | 396 | 282 | 192 | 124 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 405 | 450 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 35 | 121 | 405 | 1453 | 1232 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 229 |
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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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