Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SW swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for West Dale.
Honestly, mate, this is a tough stretch. The forecast is a real mixed bag of small, weak swell and onshore winds, and for the most part, it's looking pretty grim. There's a big gap of nothing good from now until the start of August. The first real sniff of something surfable doesn't pop up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then, it's a one-off morning window. After that, the wind gets messy again, and we're back to waiting.
The only true standout in this whole 16-day window is a brief moment on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the WSW, but the period is a solid 9 seconds, which gives it a bit of shape. The real kicker here is the wind: it's glassy. Dead flat calm. That's going to make the surface as clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate (113), so there's a little bit of push, but not much. For a spot that's exposed to the SW swell, this is your best shot. However, West Dale is fairly consistent, so it's a bit of a bummer to see it so quiet. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year.
Don't get your hopes up for the rest. August 4th sees a pulse of 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the SW, but it's hammered by strong onshore winds, which is a write-off. The week after that is mostly tiny, clean waves from the north, but with swell heights under 2 ft, there's nothing to ride. The waves are just too small, even if the wind is off.
So, the call is simple: if you can, get out on the morning of August 3rd for a glassy session on small, clean waves. That's the only window worth paddling for. Otherwise, it's a waiting game. There's a moderate energy swell (203) showing up on August 10th, but again, the wind is howling onshore, so it's a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing day.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast. It tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
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 kJ | 37 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 60 | 22 | 21 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 56 | 113 | 106 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:49PM5.07m | 7:08AM5.00m | 7:25PM5.35m | 7:42AM5.21m | 7:59PM5.56m | 8:15AM5.36m | 8:31PM5.71m | 8:48AM5.44m | 9:04PM5.76m | 9:21AM5.46m | 9:38PM5.73m | 9:56AM5.41m | 10:13PM5.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM1.14m | 1:15AM0.98m | 1:27PM0.88m | 1:51AM0.74m | 2:01PM0.67m | 2:24AM0.57m | 2:34PM0.54m | 2:57AM0.48m | 3:06PM0.49m | 3:29AM0.46m | 3:38PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.53m | 4:12PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 6 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | NNW 3 | WSW 11 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 56 | 113 | 106 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | S 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 10 | S 13 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 12 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 16 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | S 6 | S 13 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WSW 5 | — | N 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | S 2 |
| kJ | 37 | 28 | — | 13 | 9 | — | 22 | 21 | — | 2 | 7 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 166 | 129 | 168 | 366 | 343 | 374 | 777 | 179 | 376 | 642 | 179 | 179 | 188 | 130 | 319 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 62 |
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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).
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