West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

West Dale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Dale sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 33 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 0.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right then. I’ve had a look at the charts for West Dale, and I’ll be honest with you, it’s a pretty grim picture for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a solid 16-day forecast window, but the first surfable day isn’t even on the cards until the 25th of July. That’s a long, flat gap to sit through.

The problem is simple: no real swell energy. For the first week and a half, we’re talking about tiny, marginal waves – mostly 0.3ft to 0.7ft, with short periods and weak energy readings (often under 20). The wind is often cross or cross-off, which would keep things clean if there was any wave to ride, but there just isn’t. It’s a frustrating start.

Things finally start to get a pulse on the 25th of July. A slight bump in swell comes through with a 1.0ft wave from the WSW, but the period is short at 10 seconds and the combined energy is only 24 – still weak. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze from the WNW, which is going to ruffle the surface a bit. It’s not a total washout, but it’s not a session you’d write home about.

The 26th looks worse, with the wind swinging onshore and picking up to 15-18 mph from the W, making things choppy and messy. By the 28th and 29th, we see a similar story: a tiny 1.0ft swell from the WSW, with energy levels creeping up to 19-22, but the wind remains a problem – mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the period is a short, weak 8-9 seconds. This really isn't a paddle surfer's paradise. With that onshore wind and small, weak swell, this setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone else.

The one bright spot is the 22nd of July morning. We see a glassy, flat calm with the wind dying completely. The swell is still only 0.3ft, so you can’t surf it, but it’s a beautiful sight for a morning paddle. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so the swim isn’t too bad.

Honestly, for the entire 16 days, there’s no standout day. The best session is probably the 25th of July, and even then, it’s a stretch. The swell direction is from the WSW, which is fine for the exposed nature of West Dale, but the size and period just aren’t there. This is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area when the swell windows don’t line up. Keep an eye on the charts, things can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
W
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
25
6
21
21
8
6
16
7
7
5
18
5
15
15
6
12
12
2
2
10
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
NNW
20
E
5
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
30
N
30
N
25
NNE
10
NE
30
N
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
10
NE
25
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:34AM5.77m
7:56PM6.15m
8:22AM5.84m
8:43PM6.23m
9:08AM5.79m
9:28PM6.14m
9:52AM5.62m
10:12PM5.91m
10:36AM5.36m
10:56PM5.55m
11:20AM5.05m
11:41PM5.13m
12:07PM4.71m
00:31AM4.70m
Low Tide
1:59PM0.19m
2:29AM-0.02m
2:45PM0.11m
3:15AM-0.02m
3:28PM0.17m
3:58AM0.13m
4:11PM0.36m
4:41AM0.41m
4:53PM0.66m
5:23AM0.77m
5:37PM1.02m
6:07AM1.16m
6:23PM1.39m
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5:18
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
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Temp °C
21
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26
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23
22
21
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15
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21
21
Feels °C
20
21
22
20
19
17
16
15
15
9
11
11
13
12
13
11
12
15
17
16
17
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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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