Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 165 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch ahead for West Dale. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for decent waves.
Right now, and for the first week, it’s pretty grim. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, smashing what little swell there is. You’ll see a lot of chop and lumpy conditions. There’s a tiny pulse of energy on the 30th of July with a combined energy of 139 (moderate), but the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, so it’s a mess. The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We hit a bit of a dry spell from the 31st of July right through until the 3rd of August – just tiny, weak waves with no energy. The biggest swell of the whole forecast shows up on the 4th of August, with a 7ft swell from the WSW and a combined energy of 769 (strong). But the wind is howling onshore again at 19 mph, so it’s just a washing machine. Not for the faint of heart, and honestly, not great for anyone.
There’s a curious moment on the 5th of August. The swell drops to 6ft, but the wind goes light and cross-shore. The combined energy is still 363 (moderate). It’s still only a marginal call, but if you’re desperate, the morning might offer a few bumpy ones.
The one real standout, and it’s a long way off, is the morning of the 8th of August. They’re predicting a big 10ft groundswell from the SW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 2423 (very strong). Crucially, the wind is light offshore from the NNE. That’s clean. But here’s the thing – 10ft is a lot of water for West Dale. This is a spot that can get too big, and the forecast even says it might be too big for the break. So while it’s the best-looking window by a mile, it’s one for experts only, and it’s far enough out that you’ll want to check it again closer to the day. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell, but not a super long one, so it should hold its shape well enough.
The week after that just fades out with more wind and weak swell. If you’re hoping for a classic session, this isn’t the window. But hey, it’s a fairly consistent spot, so it won’t be flat forever. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 263 | 161 | 102 | 64 | 60 | 112 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 139 | 103 | 165 | 55 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 13 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:22PM4.46m | 5:47AM4.48m | 6:09PM4.76m | 6:30AM4.75m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM1.72m | 11:54PM1.56m | 12:11PM1.44m | 00:37AM1.26m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | SW 15 | WSW 5 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | — | S 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | 7 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 165 | 55 | 3 | 32 | 33 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | SW 11 | S 11 | — | SW 11 | — | SW 14 | W 10 | S 13 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | W 11 | NNW 4 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 11 | — | S 11 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 263 | 161 | 102 | 64 | 60 | 112 | — | 15 | — | — | 5 | 29 | 139 | 103 | — | 10 | 23 | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 761 | 374 | 34 | 331 | 331 | 126 | 139 | 141 | 130 | 101 | 341 | 343 | 129 | 413 | 76 | 63 | 374 | 360 | 62 | 360 | 179 |
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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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