
Surf Forecasts:
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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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
Alright, I'm Rusty, and I've got to be honest with you – this is a grim outlook for West Dale. We're staring down a long, dry spell of flat, useless surf before anything even remotely rideable shows up.
The entire 16-day window starts with a whole lot of nothing. From Wednesday, July 15th, all the way through Monday, July 27th, it's a wasteland. We're talking waves that are 0.3ft to 0.7ft at best. The swell energy is pathetic, barely registering in the single digits and low teens. The wind does offer a few moments of glass, like on the morning of Thursday the 16th and Sunday the 19th, but with no swell to push, you're just looking at a mirror. It's a nearly two-week stretch with zero recommendations.
Finally, there's a pulse of energy late in the game. Tuesday afternoon, the 28th, sees a jump to 5ft from the WSW, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds and the wind is messy and cross-on. The energy climbs to 195.
The only real "standout," and I use that word carefully, is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. We've got a 5ft swell from the WSW, period up to 8 seconds, and the energy is a solid 356. The wind is light from the NW, almost glassy, which will keep the surface clean. This is the best it gets, but it's still only a marginal forecast. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 62°F.
After that, it fades fast. Thursday the 30th drops back under 3ft. So, if you're desperate, mark Wednesday the 29th. It's not going to be a day to remember, but it's the only thing that might even be worth a paddle.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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4 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 1:00PM4.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:55AM1.54m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | |
— | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | 9:24 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 11 | N 5 | ESE 4 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 10 |
3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | WSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 8 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 11 | W 8 | SW 12 | SW 19 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 |
3 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 21 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | — | S 12 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 |
4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 |
14 | — | 6 | 14 | 34 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 53 | — | 25 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 44 | 41 | 31 | 7 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 150 | 140 | 140 | 237 | 237 | 1286 | 314 | 339 | 445 | 384 | 145 | 183 | 319 | 319 | 331 | 104 | 126 | 145 | 130 | 183 |
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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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