Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,802 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the forecast for West Dale is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it's a waiting game. We're looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before a potential window opens up. There's a big gap at the start with no real surf on offer.
We kick off on Wednesday, 26th August, with tiny 1.3ft SSW swell and short periods around 7-8 seconds. The combined swell energy is a weak 35, and it's poor. That sets the tone for the next week. Thursday 27th is even smaller, with 0.7ft and 1.0ft, and the energy drops to a measly 9. The wind is onshore or cross-off, but the waves just aren't there.
The swell picks up on Friday 28th August, with 5.9ft SW swell, but the period is a woeful 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it messy. The energy is moderate at 245, but the quality is poor. This continues right through the weekend and into the start of September. We see bigger swells, hitting 9.8ft on Saturday 29th August with a combined energy of 1055, but it's onshore and blowing 28 mph. That's heavy, messy, and only for the hardcore if you're a kite surfer looking for something to do. On Monday 31st, the swell is 5.9ft with a 657 energy reading, but again, strong cross-onshore winds ruin it. The pattern is the same: onshore wind, short period, and "poor surf conditions" across the board.
Finally, we get a glimmer of hope. On Friday, 4th September, the morning session looks like the standout. The swell is a consistent 3.6ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with some energy (308). The wind is glassy, from the NNW at just 3 mph. That's the window. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit should do you fine. West Dale is an exposed, fairly consistent spot, and with that glassy morning, it'll be clean. The swell direction is out of the WSW, which is a good match for the optimum SW direction. The score is a 2/10, but in this forecast, that's the best we've got. It's not a monster, but it'll be fun. The afternoon sees the wind pick up and turn cross-off, so it'll be cleaner but a bit bumpy. Crowds are possible at West Dale, but on a Friday morning with only 3.6ft on offer, you might have it mostly to yourself.
After that, Saturday 5th September drops to 2.6ft, and Sunday 6th has a 5.9ft S swell with a 6-second period and marginal conditions. The long-range stuff from 7th September onwards looks like a dumpster fire again – huge swell (11.5ft on Monday 7th) with massive energy (2758) but it's all onshore and messy. That's not for paddle surfing.
So, the plan is simple: wait for the glassy morning of Friday, 4th September. It's the only true standout in the whole 16-day window. The rest is a write-off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 165 | 245 | 189 | 119 | 323 | 1055 | 1642 | 501 | 297 | 161 | 412 | 160 | 359 | 440 | 288 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:28AM5.75m | 9:46PM5.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:45PM0.37m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 4 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 12 | N 5 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | N 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | — | SW 18 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
24 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 501 | 1 | 161 | 245 | 4 | — | 12 | 288 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 |
5 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 20 | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | W 8 | S 4 | N 3 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | NNE 3 | ESE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | — | SW 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — |
6 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 165 | 245 | 189 | 119 | 323 | 1055 | 1642 | — | 297 | 56 | 412 | 160 | 359 | 440 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 319 | 314 | 168 | 168 | 71 | 142 | 133 | 319 | 314 | 147 | 129 | 96 | 196 | 34 | 374 | 256 | 96 | 119 | 129 | 305 |
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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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