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West Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
West Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 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
21.7° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 109 | 796 | 811 | 421 | 292 | 424 | 210 | 147 | 161 | 155 | 191 | 572 | 602 | 204 | 362 | 142 | 117 | 102 | 99 | 763 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:17PM 0.73 | 1:27PM 0.64 | 7:38PM 0.66 | 12:53PM 0.54 | 8:39PM 0.71 | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:08AM 0.03 | 4:16AM -0.01 | 4:08PM 0.62 | 4:29AM -0.01 | 3:07PM 0.53 | 4:40AM 0.01 | 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 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 14 | |
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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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