West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

West Dale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Dale sea temperature is
16.9°C
2.0° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 2,218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 3rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 3rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2218
1567
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WNW
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High Tide
9:25PM5.85m
9:44AM5.68m
10:08PM5.45m
10:31AM5.29m
11:00PM4.95m
11:28AM4.84m
00:07AM4.46m
12:45PM4.48m
1:40AM4.19m
2:24PM4.42m
3:18AM4.30m
3:50PM4.72m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.23m
3:44AM0.45m
4:06PM0.56m
4:27AM0.87m
4:55PM0.99m
5:20AM1.33m
6:01PM1.43m
6:36AM1.74m
7:37PM1.70m
8:20AM1.87m
9:19PM1.58m
9:51AM1.61m
10:33PM1.20m
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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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