West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

Issued: 6 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's West Dale sea temperature is
16.2° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

West Dale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


West Dale surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, W swell with 43 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – if you're hanging out for a surf at West Dale, you're in for a long, quiet wait. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent waves. It's a real flat spell, and that's the story.

The forecast starts with next to nothing. Sunday the 5th has a tiny 1.0ft swell from the WSW, but with a 12 mph onshore wind, it's a complete mess. That poor surf quality tag is spot on – not worth paddling out for. The water's running warm at 61°F, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's the only highlight.

Monday the 6th stays grim: a weak 3ft swell but with a short, weak 5-second period and the same onshore wind. Tuesday and Wednesday the 7th and 8th are more of the same – tiny waves and cross-onshore breezes keeping things chopped up. The combined swell energy barely gets into double figures, sitting between 12 and 20 (weak energy) on those mornings.

From Thursday the 9th right through to Saturday the 18th, it's a long, drawn-out stretch of flatness. The swell bumps up a bit on the 18th afternoon to 4ft from the WSW, but with a 6-second period and cross-offshore winds, the combined energy hits 117 (moderate wave energy). But the call is still "poor surf conditions" – it just doesn't have the shape.

Finally, on Sunday the 19th, things get a little more interesting. The swell reaches 5ft from the WSW with a 6-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 131 (moderate wave energy). The wind goes light and cross-offshore, and the notes say "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – a 1 out of 10. For the first time, it's not a total washout, but it's still barely a surf.

Monday the 20th sees the swell jump to 5ft from the west with a 7-second period, and the combined energy hits 258 (moderate wave energy). But that onshore wind from the SW kills it, making for choppy, poor conditions. At that size, it's pushing into beginner territory, but the quality just isn't there.

Honestly, there's no standout here. Not a single day you'd want to pack your board for. It's a long, dry stretch. Until something changes in the forecasts, keep your gear in the shed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Fri night).

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
W
9
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
15
34
15
14
14
14
13
12
13
17
7
7
16
26
37
22
13
12
11
10
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
W
10
NW
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
25
N
35
N
45
NNE
40
NNE
45
N
35
E
20
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
10:42PM5.24m
11:05AM4.88m
11:25PM5.11m
11:52AM4.77m
00:15AM4.96m
12:47PM4.66m
1:15AM4.82m
1:52PM4.61m
2:24AM4.76m
3:03PM4.68m
3:36AM4.83m
4:13PM4.90m
4:45AM5.04m
Low Tide
4:40PM1.01m
5:09AM1.02m
5:20PM1.15m
5:52AM1.14m
6:07PM1.30m
6:43AM1.26m
7:04PM1.44m
7:44AM1.36m
8:13PM1.50m
8:56AM1.38m
9:31PM1.41m
10:11AM1.25m
10:46PM1.15m
11:19AM1.00m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:39
9:39
9:38
9:37
9:37
9:37
9:36
9:35
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
17
18
18
19
20
20
20
20
22
23
22
21
21
17
19
17
23
22
Feels °C
14
14
14
15
16
17
17
18
21
20
19
19
19
18
17
15
9
14
10
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.9
N
6
Energy kJ
16
14
6
12
14
10
14
13
12
13
17
7
7
16
26
37
22
13
6
1
63
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
11
0.2
W
4
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
8
8
7
7
14
6
1
1
2
5
1
12
12
10
12
12
11
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
8
6
6
6
7
5
3
12
2
2
12
12
11
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
4
1
N
4
1.5
N
6
2
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.6
N
7
0.8
E
4
Energy kJ
14
15
34
15
13
3
2
5
10
37
143
353
306
233
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
344
129
168
168
137
179
179
101
90
177
126
185
179
90
11
60
89
180
156
90
355
Best forecast wave conditions in Wales - Pembrokeshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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Information about the West Dale Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for West Dale 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.

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