Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, W swell with 276 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this stretch ahead for West Dale is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a run of poor surf conditions, with no real standout sessions to get excited about. We're looking at a long, flat spell with barely a ripple, then a bit of a pulse later on that's still messy and not worth paddling out for. First decent sign of life doesn't come until the 27th, but even then, it's a mixed bag.
Right now, from Thursday the 13th, we're stuck with tiny, weak swell. Thursday morning's got a light cross-shore with 3ft from the WSW, but the period is 10 seconds, and the combined energy is only 143 (moderate) – and it's already described as poor. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for the time of year. That little pulse fades fast. Friday and Saturday are even smaller, dropping to 2ft and then 2ft, with periods falling to 7 or 8 seconds and energy dropping into the double digits. The wind is clean on Saturday, but there's simply no wave to ride.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are flat. We're talking 1.0ft and then 0.3ft, with a long-period 18-second groundswell on Monday that's barely registering. The energy is pathetic (17 and 18), so it's not worth a second look. That gap of nothing lasts from the 16th right through to the 23rd.
Then, on Tuesday the 18th, we get a spike. The swell jumps to 5ft from the WSW, but it's a short-period 7 seconds, and the combined energy rises to 223 (moderate). The problem? It's cross-onshore, choppy, and coming in at 12 mph. By afternoon it's even worse—on-shore at 19 mph and 4ft junk. That's not a surf session; that's a kite session. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the week from the 19th to the 25th is a frustrating mix of tiny swell (0.7ft to 2ft) with periods all over the place. The 21st of August has a moment of glassy conditions on the Friday morning, but it's only 1.0ft and 9 seconds – not enough to push a log. The 22nd Saturday morning has clean cross-off wind and a 1.0ft, 15-second groundswell, which is a tease more than anything.
The 23rd gives us a bit of hope: 3ft from the WSW at 8 seconds in the morning, with clean cross-off wind from the SE at 12 mph. The energy is 175 (moderate). But it's short period, and the afternoon turns to rain. The 24th and 25th have clean, offshore winds, but the swell is back down to 0.7ft or 1.0ft. It's a clean, flat ocean.
Finally, the 27th of August. Thursday morning brings 4ft from the S, but with a terrible 5-second period and a combined energy of 95 (weak). The wind is cross-off, but that period is too short for any sort of shape. Thursday afternoon is a little better: 4ft from the WSW, 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 214 (moderate). The wind is strong, at 25 mph, cross-off, so it's clean but blown out. This is the only real window in the whole forecast, but the short period and strong breeze mean it's not going to be pretty. The 28th fades again.
Honestly, nothing here is a standout. The best on offer is probably the 23rd morning for a short, messy session if you're desperate, or the 27th afternoon for a bit of size, but it's for experts only with that short-period, wind-affected stuff. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | NNW 5 | W 5 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
143 | 137 | 118 | 62 | 54 | 47 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 81 | 212 | 113 | 141 | 39 | 19 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:42PM6.24m | 8:05AM5.94m | 8:23PM6.34m | 8:45AM5.95m | 9:03PM6.25m | 9:23AM5.82m | 9:41PM5.99m | 10:00AM5.57m | 10:19PM5.60m | 10:37AM5.22m | 10:57PM5.13m | 11:16AM4.83m | 11:39PM4.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM0.10m | 2:13AM-0.12m | 2:26PM-0.02m | 2:52AM-0.13m | 3:04PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.03m | 3:41PM0.20m | 4:05AM0.33m | 4:17PM0.52m | 4:39AM0.72m | 4:53PM0.91m | 5:14AM1.16m | 5:32PM1.34m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | NNW 5 | W 7 |
143 | 137 | 118 | 62 | 54 | 47 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 141 | 39 | 17 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 14 | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 5 | SW 16 |
— | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 13 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 19 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 28 | 16 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 81 | 212 | 113 | 16 | 33 | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 360 | 60 | 64 | 374 | 179 | 314 | 642 | 319 | 338 | 340 | 366 | 225 | 384 | 418 | 130 | 341 | 237 | 179 | 179 | 89 |
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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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