West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

West Dale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Dale sea temperature is
17.3°C
1.2° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Well, I’m not gonna lie to you, mate—this stretch ahead is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the surf is pretty much a write-off for the first week and a half. The swell shows up, but the wind and conditions just keep trashing it. There’s only one real standout, and even that one’s a bit of a long shot.

We kick off Thursday the 3rd of September at West Dale. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 63°, which is nice, but that’s where the good news ends. There’s a 5 ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is howling onshore at 16 mph, and it’s just poor out there. That combined swell energy is only moderate (304), and the short 8-second period isn’t helping shape. It stays messy right through to the afternoon with 22 mph onshore wind. No dice.

Friday the 4th? Same story. Swell bumps up to 7 ft from the WSW, but we’ve got a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 22 mph. The combined energy jumps to 548 (moderate), but the wind chops it up. This is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing. Saturday the 5th drops off to 3 ft, and while the wind eases to a light breeze in the morning, it’s still onshore. Sunday the 6th sees a 3 ft southerly swell with a clean cross-off wind at 22 mph, but the period is a tiny 5 seconds—barely any push.

Monday the 7th brings a 6 ft WSW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy hits 961 (moderate-strong). That’s the best swell of the whole period on paper, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, and it’s described as choppy. Still poor conditions for a clean surf. Tuesday the 8th pushes up to 8 ft from the west, but that’s expert-only territory at West Dale with 19 mph cross-onshore wind—lumpy and tough.

From the 9th through to the 13th, it’s a slow bleed. Swell drops below 3 ft, and while we get a few clean windows (like Sunday the 13th with a 2 ft WSW swell and fresh offshore ENE wind at 19 mph), there’s just not enough size to do anything with. The combined energy is weak (60 or less). The 14th and 15th are tiny—1.0 ft to 1 ft—and the 15th does have a very long 17-second period, which would usually mean clean lines, but there’s no wave height to work with.

So here’s the honest call: there are zero standout days in this forecast for West Dale. The only time the swell has any real energy and a decent period is Monday the 7th, but the cross-onshore wind kills it. If you’re desperate, that’s the one to watch, but it’s not going to be pretty. The second week is flat and forgettable.

I hate to say it, but this is one of those runs where you might wanna take a break or hope the forecasts change. Sometimes the ocean just needs a week off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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Tuesday
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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418
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51
Wind (km/h)
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35
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WNW
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15
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High Tide
10:49AM5.22m
11:15PM5.06m
11:42AM4.83m
00:16AM4.61m
12:53PM4.47m
1:41AM4.29m
2:27PM4.36m
3:20AM4.32m
3:59PM4.63m
4:40AM4.66m
5:06PM5.10m
5:38AM5.11m
5:58PM5.59m
Low Tide
5:07PM0.99m
5:34AM1.25m
6:04PM1.40m
6:41AM1.65m
7:30PM1.72m
8:20AM1.86m
9:20PM1.69m
10:00AM1.66m
10:44PM1.30m
11:10AM1.22m
11:44PM0.80m
12:03PM0.74m
00:31AM0.36m
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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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