Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with 1,140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
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 menu for West Dale.
Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a solid stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. From Tuesday the 25th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-off or cross-on, and the swell is tiny or totally junky. There’s a couple of days there where the swell bumps up, but the wind is straight onshore or howling, so you’re just gonna get frustrated. Think of it as a forced rest.
There’s a glimmer of hope on Saturday the 29th of August afternoon. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 682. But the wind is cross-on from the W, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy and lumpy. The guidance says it’s marginal. Not a stand-out, but if you’re desperate, you might find a few.
The real problem is that the wind just doesn’t let up. It’s nearly always onshore or cross-onshore, and often strong. The water temp is sitting around 63°, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t freeze.
We then hit another dry spell until the 5th of September. That Saturday morning, the swell jumps to 8ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1042. But it’s coming with a strong cross-onshore wind from the WNW. That’s a messy, lumpy setup. For the experienced crew only – that’s big, powerful, and blown out.
The only real standout, and it’s a long-range one, is Wednesday the 9th of September. The afternoon session shows a 4ft swell from the WSW with a long period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 320. The wind is light from the NW, making it a light cross-onshore with just small ripples. That’s as clean as it’s going to get across the whole forecast. The swell is a bit small, but that long period will give it some shape. It’s a promising session, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed.
Overall, for the next two weeks, the pickings are slim. The wind is the enemy here. The 9th of September is the one to watch, but don’t hold your breath on the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 12 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 83 | 374 | 153 | 118 | 334 | 936 | 682 | 553 | 280 | 111 | 269 | 294 | 416 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:51PM4.74m | 6:11AM4.75m | 6:28PM5.15m | 6:46AM5.11m | 7:01PM5.51m | 7:18AM5.41m | 7:32PM5.80m | 7:49AM5.65m | 8:04PM5.99m | 8:21AM5.80m | 8:36PM6.07m | 8:53AM5.84m | 9:10PM6.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM1.49m | 00:17AM1.24m | 12:30PM1.10m | 00:53AM0.86m | 1:03PM0.74m | 1:25AM0.54m | 1:35PM0.46m | 1:57AM0.30m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:28AM0.16m | 2:38PM0.19m | 2:59AM0.15m | 3:11PM0.22m | 3:32AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SE 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 17 | 3 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 5 | — | 374 | 153 | 5 | 5 | — | 682 | 553 | 280 | 59 | 269 | 294 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | SSE 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | S 3 | N 3 | W 8 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | NNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 83 | — | — | 118 | 334 | 936 | — | — | — | 111 | — | 27 | 416 | 170 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 101 | 63 | 151 | 130 | 179 | 314 | 307 | 62 | 62 | 175 | 319 | 97 | 23 | 96 | 341 | 401 | 689 | 383 | 350 | 129 |
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