
Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's ahead for West Dale.
Look, I'm gonna level with you. This is a tough forecast to read. The next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off for decent paddle surfing. We've got a lot of wind and small, weak swell to work through. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't need the thickest wetsuit if you’re just getting a paddle in.
There’s really nothing to get excited about for the first week and a half. From Tuesday the 11th right through to the middle of the month, we’ve got tiny swell and poor conditions. The energy is almost non-existent, with combined energy figures barely reaching triple digits (176 at its best on Thursday 13th), but the winds are just never right. It’s cross-shore chop or onshore junk, so forget about a proper wave.
We hit a bit of a dry spell until the morning of Monday the 17th. That’s the first time we see a glimmer of hope. A little 3ft swell from the WSW with a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. The combined energy is a paltry 70, so it’s weak, but at least it’s clean. The morning of Tuesday the 18th is similar, with 2ft and a light cross-off breeze, and again the energy is low at 59. It’s surfable, but you’d be scratching for a ride. This is the only period worth even looking at for a paddle, and it’s still pretty ordinary.
Then it all goes pear-shaped again with strong winds and messy conditions until the very end of the run.
Now, the standout, and I mean the *only* standout, is a bit of a wild card and it's a long way off. On Sunday, the 23rd of August, we get a pulse of proper size. The morning shows 8ft from the SW with a moderate breeze... but it’s onshore from the WSW. The combined energy jumps right up to 766, so there’s real power in the water. The afternoon gets bigger with 7ft but howling at 28 mph from the SSW. This is blown-out and messy.
But the real eye-opener is Monday, the 24th of August. The morning forecast shows a solid 12ft swell from the WSW with a combined energy of a massive 2060. That’s serious power. The afternoon holds at 10ft. But the wind is a near gale from the WNW and W. This is an expert-only, messy, blow-out session. For a beach break like West Dale, with onshore winds from that direction, this setup is going to be a washing machine. Honestly, that looks far more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers. It’s too dangerous for anyone but the most seasoned charger.
The swell drops back down after that, with some 7ft and 6ft on Tuesday the 25th, but the winds are still strong and onshore. By Wednesday the 26th, we’re back to tiny, clean mush.
So, the bottom line: There's no real quality on the cards. The best of a bad bunch is Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th for a small, clean wave on a longboard. The big swell on the 24th is pure power and wind, one for the tow-in crew or the kite surfers only.
Keep the head up, forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 18 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 |
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6 | 4 | 40 | 77 | 92 | 119 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 45 | 87 | 65 | 57 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:09PM5.55m | 6:37AM5.51m | 6:58PM5.96m | 7:23AM5.79m | 7:42PM6.24m | 8:05AM5.94m | 8:23PM6.34m | 8:45AM5.95m | 9:03PM6.25m | 9:23AM5.82m | 9:41PM5.99m | 10:00AM5.57m | 10:19PM5.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.77m | 00:44AM0.42m | 1:02PM0.38m | 1:30AM0.07m | 1:45PM0.10m | 2:13AM-0.12m | 2:26PM-0.02m | 2:52AM-0.13m | 3:04PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.03m | 3:41PM0.20m | 4:05AM0.33m | 4:17PM0.52m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 |
6 | 4 | 40 | 77 | 92 | 119 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 24 | 87 | 65 | 57 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 12 | E 3 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | — | SW 13 | S 14 | — | N 5 | S 12 | WSW 7 | N 4 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 16 |
— | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 45 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | — | SW 18 | — |
1 | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | W 2 | WSW 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | SW 3 | S 3 | NW 4 |
1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | 4 | 3 | 26 | 15 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 331 | 341 | 11 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 360 | 60 | 129 | 23 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 102 | 178 | 343 | 341 | 320 | 366 | 130 |
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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).
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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