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West Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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West Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 4th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 604 | 440 | 323 | 210 | 189 | 77 | 115 | 133 | 151 | 137 | 505 | 586 | 577 | 561 | 529 | 454 | 907 | 585 | 540 | 579 | 1468 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:04AM 0.78 | 11:13PM 0.46 | 11:18AM 0.82 | 11:16PM 0.41 | 11:34AM 0.84 | 11:13PM 0.38 | 11:52AM 0.83 | 11:04PM 0.36 | 12:13PM 0.80 | 10:42PM 0.35 | 12:36PM 0.76 | 1:03PM 0.70 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:53PM 0.16 | 4:31AM 0.19 | 6:20PM 0.18 | 4:29AM 0.17 | 6:47PM 0.22 | 4:28AM 0.15 | 7:17PM 0.27 | 4:29AM 0.13 | 7:57PM 0.33 | 4:31AM 0.12 | 4:28AM 0.12 | 4:19AM 0.12 | |||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
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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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