Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for West Dale over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no good surf for the first week and a half. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 29th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and when it does bump up a little, the wind is all wrong – onshore or cross-onshore, turning things into a choppy mess. There’s a brief moment on the 21st and 22nd when the wind goes clean offshore, but the swell drops to barely 2 ft, so it’s not worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 27 and 55 the whole time, just not enough push.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 29th in the afternoon. We get a clean cross-offshore breeze, just a light 5 km/h from the NNE, and the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the WSW with a short 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to 297 (moderate), and the forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions.” For West Dale, this is the standout session of the whole outlook. It’s not massive, but it’s clean and rideable for intermediates. Still, with that short period, it’ll be a bit jumbled – not the best shape, but it’s the best we’ve got.
After that, things get messy again. Sunday the 30th sees a bigger swell – 7 ft to 8 ft from the WSW – but the wind is cross and strong, 25 to 35 km/h, so it’s going to be lumpy and hard to handle. The energy is strong (487 to 853), but the quality is poor. By Monday the 31st, the swell hits 10 ft (very strong energy at 1922), but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s only for the experts, and even then it’s going to be a battle.
The wind stays nasty right through to the end of the forecast on the 3rd of September. There’s a lot of swell energy, but the wind keeps it blown out. Honestly, if you’re into kiting, this setup might be more interesting than paddling.
So, your best bet is Saturday the 29th afternoon. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only window that’s actually clean and rideable. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 8 |
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35 | 69 | 232 | 215 | 86 | 80 | 39 | 23 | 17 | 34 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 180 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:16AM4.83m | 11:39PM4.65m | 12:01PM4.42m | 00:30AM4.19m | 1:01PM4.06m | 1:43AM3.87m | 2:28PM3.87m | 3:19AM3.81m | 4:01PM4.00m | 4:38AM4.03m | 5:06PM4.33m | 5:31AM4.38m | 5:51PM4.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM1.34m | 5:54AM1.59m | 6:18PM1.76m | 6:46AM1.99m | 7:26PM2.11m | 8:08AM2.24m | 9:10PM2.22m | 9:53AM2.19m | 10:40PM2.01m | 11:05AM1.88m | 11:36PM1.64m | 11:52AM1.49m | 00:17AM1.24m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 8 |
35 | 10 | 38 | 215 | 86 | 80 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | SW 15 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 13 |
6 | — | — | 8 | 58 | 32 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | NNW 4 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | — |
4 | — | — | — | 33 | — | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | S 5 |
— | 69 | 232 | 9 | 49 | 45 | 53 | 36 | 73 | 31 | 24 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 400 | 401 | 352 | 34 | 689 | 63 | 63 | 172 | 180 | 92 | 140 | 101 | 178 | 179 | 101 | 264 | 360 | 237 | 130 | 140 | 21 |
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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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