West Dale Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.70° N 5.19° W

West Dale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Dale sea temperature is
17.2°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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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8
0.9
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0.7
WSW
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1.3
SW
5
2.2
SW
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1.8
WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
92
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474
537
268
161
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33
166
976
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
25
W
20
NNW
10
W
25
SW
35
SW
35
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10
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25
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
5:58PM5.59m
6:24AM5.51m
6:42PM5.98m
7:04AM5.82m
7:21PM6.22m
7:42AM5.99m
7:58PM6.28m
8:17AM6.02m
8:34PM6.16m
8:51AM5.90m
9:08PM5.90m
9:24AM5.66m
9:42PM5.52m
Low Tide
12:03PM0.74m
00:31AM0.36m
12:46PM0.35m
1:12AM0.05m
1:25PM0.08m
1:49AM-0.10m
2:01PM-0.03m
2:23AM-0.08m
2:36PM0.01m
2:56AM0.09m
3:09PM0.20m
3:27AM0.38m
3:41PM0.50m
3:57AM0.75m
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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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