West Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 16 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
21.1° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 21st Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
S
2
SSE
Period(s) (?)1312121314131312121215141313151313141467
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18116417218323625323822421029210798626084021275595499433290196394
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
20
ESE
20
ENE
15
E
30
E
15
NE
10
NE
30
E
15
NNE
10
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
SSE
20
SE
15
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffonononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:53AM
0.47
10:00PM
0.82
10:54AM
0.52
10:30PM
0.81
11:03AM
0.59
10:58PM
0.76
11:16AM
0.66
11:26PM
0.67
11:33AM
0.73
11:49PM
0.56
11:52AM
0.79
12:01AM
0.43
12:12PM
0.83
11:47PM
0.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
0.27
5:00AM
0.05
4:08PM
0.20
5:11AM
0.08
4:45PM
0.15
5:21AM
0.11
5:24PM
0.11
5:28AM
0.16
6:05PM
0.12
5:26AM
0.19
6:50PM
0.15
5:12AM
0.20
7:44PM
0.21
4:41AM
0.16
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-6:17--6:15--6:15--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:08-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C212019222120282826272419202018253019181818
Feels °C (?)211818201819262523252419201916262918171514
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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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