Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Dale this week:
The surf forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk West Dale. It’s a dry spell, folks. For the first week, from August 1st through the 7th, you’re lookin’ at zip. Tiny swell, bad wind, and nothing but chop. You’d be better off waxin’ your board for the next week than paddling out.
The first real chance comes Saturday, August 8th, in the morning. We got a 2ft swell out of the SW, period of 7 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak at 59, but it’s surfable. Afternoon’s a no-go with a north wind pickin’ up to 16 mph.
Sunday the 9th, we got a 3ft NW windswell in the morning, period of just 4 seconds—short and weak. Wind is offshore but strong at 12 mph. Combined energy is 66. It’s clean, but tiny.
Now, Tuesday the 11th of August, the afternoon brings a 6ft swell from the WSW with a 10-second period, and combined energy jumps to 692—that’s a solid push of energy. But the wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 9 mph, and on a beach break, that’s gonna mess it up. The quality is still poor. It’s got the size, but not the wind.
Wednesday the 12th, we got a 5ft WSW swell in the morning, period of 9 seconds, and combined energy of 320. Again, cross-onshore wind from the SSW at 9 mph. The waves are there, but the conditions are average.
After that, from the 13th onward, it falls apart. Strong winds from the south and west at 19 to 22 mph, and the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft. The 16th of August, Sunday, shows a 3ft WSW swell but with a strong breeze from the west at 28 mph—just blown out.
The standout is the morning of Saturday the 8th. It’s clean, small, but you can get a few. The 11th afternoon has the size, but the wind is a killer. That 11th to 12th window has promise, but it’s a long shot.
Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothin’ weird.
Crowds at West Dale can pop up sometimes, so keep an eye out. It’s fairly consistent, but the quality is the issue.
With the wind and swell mix we’re seein’, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is up, and the waves are messy.
That’s the word from West Dale. Best bet is the morning of the 8th, and maybe keep an eye on the 11th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 94 | 119 | 90 | 67 | 37 | 86 | 116 | 124 | 198 | 268 | 113 | 56 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:48AM5.44m | 9:04PM5.76m | 9:21AM5.46m | 9:38PM5.73m | 9:56AM5.41m | 10:13PM5.61m | 10:34AM5.27m | 10:54PM5.39m | 11:17AM5.06m | 11:41PM5.10m | 12:09PM4.80m | 00:39AM4.78m | 1:15PM4.56m | 1:54AM4.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.49m | 3:29AM0.46m | 3:38PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.53m | 4:12PM0.64m | 4:37AM0.68m | 4:49PM0.83m | 5:16AM0.90m | 5:32PM1.08m | 6:02AM1.18m | 6:26PM1.36m | 7:04AM1.47m | 7:40PM1.59m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 94 | 119 | 90 | 67 | 37 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 113 | 56 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NNW 3 | W 4 | W 3 | WSW 11 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | W 10 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | N 4 | N 4 | — | SW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | SSE 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 86 | 116 | 124 | 198 | 268 | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 188 | 183 | 183 | 178 | 0 | 11 | 64 | 0 | 150 | 352 | 352 | 133 | 133 | 21 | 63 | 174 | 179 | 319 | 319 | 11 |
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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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