
Surf Forecasts:
West Beach surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 226 | 353 | 1044 | 759 | 615 | 643 | 620 | 566 | 431 | 791 | 1002 | 1099 | 857 | 722 | 1071 | 2292 | 2261 | 2691 | 2982 | 5789 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:25AM0.69m | 8:49AM0.75m | 9:18AM0.80m | 9:48AM0.84m | 10:19AM0.87m | 00:24AM0.27m | 10:48AM0.88m | 00:20AM0.27m | 11:15AM0.88m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.17m | 5:54PM0.14m | 6:03PM0.11m | 6:19PM0.10m | 6:38PM0.09m | 2:20AM0.26m | 6:59PM0.10m | 3:10AM0.24m | 7:18PM0.11m | ||||||||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
— | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
148 | 226 | 353 | 1044 | 759 | 615 | 643 | 620 | 566 | 431 | 791 | 1002 | 1099 | 857 | 722 | 1071 | 2292 | 2261 | 2691 | 2982 | 3695 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 73 | 178 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 22 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | 127 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SSW 15 |
4 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 13 | — | — | 6 | 18 | 35 | 5789 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 294 | 301 | 172 | 0 | 1232 | 1232 | 121 | 1466 | 1468 | 68 | 266 | 1556 | 1232 | 1294 | 1466 | 887 | 2000 | 2200 |
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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.










