West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

West Dale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Dale sea temperature is
16.9°C
2.1° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SW swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 2nd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
4:30AM4.68m
4:52PM5.14m
Low Tide
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
10:55AM1.19m
11:27PM0.77m
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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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