Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Dale this week:
The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down West Dale. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—this is a rough 16-day stretch. We’ve got a big ol’ gap of zero surf from the start, all the way through to the second week. That’s over a week of nothing worth paddling for. The ocean’s been asleep.
The first real sign of life arrives on Sunday, the 16th of August. We get a 5-foot swell out of the southwest, with a clean offshore wind from the north. The energy is moderate at 221 (the combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s the biggest pulse of the whole run, and it’s clean. This is the standout. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and with that offshore breeze, the waves will have some shape. At 5 feet, it’s pushing into intermediate territory—beginners might want to sit this one out. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s windswell, a bit jumbled, but the clean wind will make it work. Crowds are possible at West Dale, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
Then Monday morning, the 17th of August, sees the swell drop to 4 feet from the WSW, but the wind turns glassy and light offshore from the NNE. The wave energy is moderate (188), and the period is a nicer 9 seconds, giving the waves a bit more grunt. It’s clean, but not as powerful as the day before. A solid option, but not the main event.
Water temperature is around 63°, which is about 2° above normal for this time of year—just a touch warmer than average, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.
After that, the surf fades fast. The rest of the week is onshore winds and tiny, weak swells. By the 19th of August, we’ve got fresh winds up to 22 mph ripping across the surface, and the swell is practically gone. The 20th and 21st are a total write-off—fresh breezes, lumpy, and tiny swell. Nothing to get excited about.
So, your best bet is the 16th of August. That’s your window. After that, it’s back to flatness. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 69 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 166 | 218 | 222 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:09PM4.80m | 00:39AM4.78m | 1:15PM4.56m | 1:54AM4.54m | 2:37PM4.49m | 3:21AM4.52m | 4:00PM4.68m | 4:40AM4.77m | 5:11PM5.09m | 5:44AM5.14m | 6:09PM5.55m | 6:37AM5.51m | 6:58PM5.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM1.36m | 7:04AM1.47m | 7:40PM1.59m | 8:27AM1.65m | 9:15PM1.61m | 10:00AM1.54m | 10:43PM1.31m | 11:15AM1.20m | 11:50PM0.86m | 12:13PM0.77m | 00:44AM0.42m | 1:02PM0.38m | 1:30AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 166 | 218 | 222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | SW 13 | — | W 8 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 6 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 8 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 69 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 343 | 340 | 339 | 331 | 316 | 183 | 183 | 178 | 331 | 188 | 331 | 188 | 343 | 179 | 183 | 353 | 90 | 126 | 129 | 21 |
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The above surf forecast table for West Dale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at West Dale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Dale 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 Dale) 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).
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