Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with 781 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for West Dale.
To be brutally honest, the next 16 days are a real struggle. The swell is there, but the wind is almost always a nuisance. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, so don't hold your breath for any magic sessions. The only real guide we have here is West Dale, and it's an exposed spot that wants a SW swell. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We kick off on Friday the 28th of August with a weak 4ft SW swell, but a 12 mph onshore WSW wind is just going to trash it. The combined energy is a measly 87, so there's nothing to get excited about.
Saturday the 29th stays poor. A 4ft SSW swell with a 12 mph cross-shore SSE wind is just messy. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 5ft, but the wind swings WNW at 9 mph, still cross-onshore. It's a no-go.
Sunday the 30th is a write-off. A 6ft WSW swell is on the cards, but a 19 mph cross-onshore SSW wind is going to make it lumpy. The combined energy climbs to 421, but it's all for nothing.
Monday the 31st is more of the same. A 6ft WSW swell, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore from the NW. The energy is moderate at 586, but it's a mess.
The second week doesn't get any better. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Saturday the 12th, every single entry is marked as poor surf conditions. There’s a brief window on the 5th with a 4ft swell and a light 6 mph onshore wind, but it’s not enough to salvage the day. You'll see a huge spike in energy on the 8th of September with a 16ft WSW swell and a 6513 combined energy, but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-onshore. That's a lot of water, but it's going to be a washing machine. For the experienced lads, it might be a beast, but for everyone else, it's a hard pass.
The last few days of the forecast, from the 10th to the 12th, are just a slow fade out with small, weak swells and strong winds. There's nothing here worth paddling out for.
So, there you have it. A long, frustrating stretch of surf. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a solid "leave the board in the car." Stick to the kites if you have one, because this setup is looking more interesting for them than us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 82 | 122 | 113 | 267 | 502 | 421 | 410 | 601 | 531 | 433 | 307 | 84 | 62 | 126 | 61 | 328 | 475 | 263 | 220 | 136 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:32PM5.80m | 7:49AM5.65m | 8:04PM5.99m | 8:21AM5.80m | 8:36PM6.07m | 8:53AM5.84m | 9:10PM6.01m | 9:28AM5.75m | 9:46PM5.81m | 10:06AM5.54m | 10:27PM5.49m | 10:49AM5.22m | 11:15PM5.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM0.30m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:28AM0.16m | 2:38PM0.19m | 2:59AM0.15m | 3:11PM0.22m | 3:32AM0.26m | 3:45PM0.37m | 4:07AM0.49m | 4:23PM0.63m | 4:46AM0.83m | 5:07PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | 11 | 4 | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 113 | 267 | 502 | 421 | — | 601 | 531 | 433 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | 21 | 33 | 36 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SE 4 | N 3 | — | — | SW 7 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 82 | 122 | 15 | 2 | — | — | 410 | — | 55 | 6 | 307 | 84 | 62 | 126 | 61 | 328 | 475 | 263 | 220 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 427 | 427 | 21 | 133 | 99 | 99 | 23 | 34 | 21 | 34 | 143 | 343 | 129 | 366 | 762 | 196 | 901 | 374 | 196 |
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