Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Dale this week:
The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the desk. Lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty lean stretch for West Dale. We got a serious lull on our hands.
The surf is basically flat to tiny for the first week and a half. From the 20th of July all the way through to the morning of the 31st, we're talkin' ankle-snappers at best. The water temp is sittin' around 62°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the first sign of life comes on the 31st of July. Friday morning, we see a pulse of swell push in. It's a 5ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. That's wind swell, not a lot of grunt or shape to it. The combined energy hits 307 (moderate energy), but the wind is a cross-off from the east at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. Still, it's a marginal call, and the quality is just not there for a proper session. It's a bit of a tease, really.
The only other noticeable bump comes on the 3rd of August, Monday morning. We get another 5ft swell, again from the SW, but the period dips to a weak 6 seconds. The wind is onshore from the southwest at 16 mph, so it's gonna be messy. The combined energy is 155 (moderate energy), but with that wind ruining it, it's just not worth paddling out for.
Honestly, if you're itching for a paddle, the 31st of July is the only time you might even get your feet wet, but don't expect any waves worth writing home about. The rest of the window is a write-off for a proper surf. It's one of those periods where the forecast could change, but right now, it's a tough one for West Dale.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 48 | 54 | 78 | 113 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:20AM5.05m | 11:41PM5.13m | 12:07PM4.71m | 00:31AM4.70m | 1:00PM4.41m | 1:28AM4.34m | 2:03PM4.18m | 2:37AM4.12m | 3:15PM4.11m | 3:51AM4.09m | 4:24PM4.22m | 4:55AM4.24m | 5:22PM4.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM1.02m | 6:07AM1.16m | 6:23PM1.39m | 6:55AM1.54m | 7:18PM1.73m | 7:53AM1.84m | 8:28PM1.95m | 9:06AM1.99m | 9:48PM1.98m | 10:22AM1.93m | 10:59PM1.82m | 11:24AM1.72m | 11:54PM1.56m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | N 3 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | — | S 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 12 | — | W 9 | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | NW 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 28 | 40 | 38 | 29 | 24 | 52 | 79 | 53 | 22 | 21 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 54 | 78 | 113 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 183 | 881 | 331 | 101 | 179 | 204 | 319 | 425 | 126 | 130 | 644 | 371 | 365 | 907 | 401 | 331 | 741 | 60 | 541 | 3 | 60 |
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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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