West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

West Dale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Dale sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.5° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 2,152 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1026
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High Tide
5:55PM5.20m
6:14AM5.20m
6:28PM5.61m
6:46AM5.58m
7:00PM5.93m
7:19AM5.87m
7:34PM6.15m
7:52AM6.05m
8:08PM6.21m
8:27AM6.08m
8:45PM6.12m
9:04AM5.96m
9:25PM5.85m
Low Tide
00:20AM0.77m
12:31PM0.68m
00:52AM0.40m
1:04PM0.35m
1:24AM0.12m
1:37PM0.12m
1:57AM-0.02m
2:11PM0.01m
2:31AM-0.01m
2:46PM0.05m
3:06AM0.15m
3:24PM0.23m
3:44AM0.45m
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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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