Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with 176 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 1.1m 9s 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, looking at the numbers for West Dale. It’s a tough one to call right now. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and for the first week or so, it’s a long, flat stretch. There’s a real gap with no surf worth chasing until we get well into the second week.
From the start, Friday the 7th right through to about Wednesday the 12th, it’s pretty much dead. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, with short periods and weak energy. The wave energy numbers are in the teens and twenties – just not enough to get anything going. The winds are variable, mostly cross-off or onshore, and the water temp is about 62°, which is normal for the season.
We finally see a little pulse on Wednesday the 12th with a 2 foot swell from the WSW at 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 109 – that’s moderate. The morning has clean, cross-off wind, so it might be glassy, but it’s still small. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 3 feet (132 energy), but the wind turns onshore, messing it up.
The real standout, the one day to really watch, is Wednesday the 19th. Now, this is a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s looking solid. We’re expecting a 5 foot to 7 foot WSW swell. The morning shows 5 feet with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 246 – that’s strong. The wind is blowing 22 mph from the north, but it’s cross-off, so the waves should be clean. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 7 feet with a massive 767 energy reading – that’s very strong, heavy stuff. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so it’s a windswell, but with that much power, it’s going to be a beast. This is expert-only, no question. If you’re an experienced surfer, that Wednesday afternoon session is the one to aim for. Leave the beginners on the beach.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday the 20th has a 4 foot swell with 225 energy, but a gentle cross-shore wind might make it a bit lumpy. After that, it gets messy with strong onshore winds and rain through the 21st and 22nd, blowing out the swell.
So, the takeaway is simple: the first 11 days are a bust. Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 19th. That’s the only real window for a proper, powerful, and clean session, but it’s for the big boys only. The forecasts might change, but for now, that’s the play.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 102 | 126 | 151 | 134 | 124 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:23AM5.79m | 7:42PM6.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:45PM0.10m | 2:13AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 12 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | S 5 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 102 | 126 | 151 | 134 | 124 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 9 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | — | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 3 | — | — | N 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 26 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 8 | — | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 5 | SW 12 | — | — | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | W 2 | WNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 331 | 315 | 183 | 183 | 179 | 341 | 343 | 188 | 177 | 178 | 130 | 338 | 316 | 101 | 91 | 129 | 64 | 63 | 179 | 60 |
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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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