Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 49 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 0.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down this forecast the old-school way. For most of this stretch, the ocean is just taking a nap. The first sign of life doesn’t pop up until Sunday, July 19th, and before that it’s a long, flat spell.
From right now all the way through Saturday the 18th, the swell is barely a ripple, mostly under 2 ft, with poor surf conditions and absolutely nothing to ride. The wind is often cross-offshore or straight offshore during that time, which is a real shame because there’s no wave to groom. The wave energy is weak, with numbers in the single digits and teens (combined energy 4 to 59), just no grunt.
Now, Sunday, July 19th morning brings the only real chance. West Dale gets a small boost from the NW at 4 ft. The period is short though, only 5 seconds, so it’s a wind swell, not a groundswell. The water temp is 61°, running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus.
The important part is the wind. Sunday morning we get a light offshore breeze from the ENE at 10 km/h, which will keep the surface super clean and glassy. The combined energy is 78 (moderate wave energy), so there’s a bit of push. For an intermediate surfer, this is the standout moment. The swell direction is NW, which works well for an exposed spot like West Dale, and it’s a fairly consistent break. Just know that crowds are sometimes a thing here. At 4 ft, it’s fine for beginners too. That morning window is your best and only real bet.
After that, the afternoon on Sunday gets choppy with a cross-shore wind, and from Monday the 20th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak swell (combined energy 6-13) and poor conditions. A little 2 ft bump shows up on Thursday the 23rd in the morning, but with a 25 km/h cross-onshore and a 4-second period, it’s a messy, choppy mess.
So here’s the call: Sunday, July 19th morning. That’s your session. Get out there early, keep it fun on a small wind swell, and enjoy the clean offshore conditions. Everything else in this 16-day run is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SE 4 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 12 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 49 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:47PM4.66m | 1:15AM4.82m | 1:52PM4.61m | 2:24AM4.76m | 3:03PM4.68m | 3:36AM4.83m | 4:13PM4.90m | 4:45AM5.04m | 5:17PM5.23m | 5:47AM5.32m | 6:14PM5.59m | 6:43AM5.58m | 7:07PM5.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM1.44m | 7:44AM1.36m | 8:13PM1.50m | 8:56AM1.38m | 9:31PM1.41m | 10:11AM1.25m | 10:46PM1.15m | 11:19AM1.00m | 11:52PM0.79m | 12:18PM0.69m | 00:49AM0.42m | 1:11PM0.40m | 1:41AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | N 6 | WSW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | SE 4 | N 6 | SE 5 | SW 19 | N 6 | NNE 5 | SE 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 25 | 76 | 13 | 54 | 21 | 1 | 40 | 4 | 15 | 66 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SW 17 | WSW 8 | SE 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SE 4 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 49 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 11 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 11 | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | 12 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | N 6 | E 3 | E 4 | N 4 | ESE 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | N 4 | E 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 52 | — | 78 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 129 | 177 | 177 | 179 | 90 | 11 | 27 | 63 | 90 | 177 | 101 | 137 | 135 | 355 | 140 | 11 | 145 | 101 | 137 | 173 |
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