
Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,012 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get real about West Dale.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – we are looking at a rough 16-day stretch here. There’s not a single standout session in the whole window, and it’s going to be a long, frustrating wait. The whole period is basically a write-off.
The trouble starts straight away. The only break listed, West Dale, is an exposed swell magnet, but the wind and swell aren't playing ball at all. The water temp is sitting at 63°F and is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re watching the flatness.
From Friday, September 4th right through to Saturday, September 19th, the surf quality is consistently rated poor. We start with a strong 6ft WSW swell on Friday, but the W wind is howling at 22 mph – totally onshore and messy. The combined energy is moderate (420) but the wind ruins any chance of a wave. Saturday and Sunday drop to tiny, choppy 3ft or smaller surf, with cross-onshore breeze.
Midweek gets a bit more energy, but not in a good way. Monday the 7th sees a decent 6-7ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period – the combined energy jumps right up into the strong range (1192-1528). But the wind is still straight from the WSW at 16-22 mph, making it a blown-out, bumpy mess. That big energy is totally wasted. The rest of the week is the same story: plenty of swell direction but always cross-onshore or onshore wind, and the period drops back to a short 6-7 seconds, giving weak, lumpy surf.
The second week is even more depressing. From the 12th onwards we are dropping into tiny 3ft or less surf. Periods are mostly short, with the occasional long period groundswell showing on the 14th and 15th, but with absolutely no size. The combined energy is weak, often below 100. The wind stays tricky – mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore and fresh. There’s one glassy moment on Friday morning the 18th, but that’s with a 0.3ft swell. You could probably float a toy boat, but not a surfboard.
Honestly, if you’re looking to paddle, you’re out of luck. With the persistent strong cross-shore and onshore winds and the consistent choppy conditions, this setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The biggest, most consistent swells are completely ruined by the wind.
For the whole 16 days, there is nothing I can recommend. It’s a full-on blank run. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but this one looks locked in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 |
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387 | 262 | 93 | 83 | 81 | 59 | 108 | 164 | 1192 | 1523 | 636 | 419 | 407 | 478 | 331 | 157 | 77 | 218 | 295 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:16AM4.61m | 12:53PM4.47m | 1:41AM4.29m | 2:27PM4.36m | 3:20AM4.32m | 3:59PM4.63m | 4:40AM4.66m | 5:06PM5.10m | 5:38AM5.11m | 5:58PM5.59m | 6:24AM5.51m | 6:42PM5.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM1.40m | 6:41AM1.65m | 7:30PM1.72m | 8:20AM1.86m | 9:20PM1.69m | 10:00AM1.66m | 10:44PM1.30m | 11:10AM1.22m | 11:44PM0.80m | 12:03PM0.74m | 00:31AM0.36m | 12:46PM0.35m | 1:12AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | WSW 8 |
33 | 32 | 93 | 83 | 81 | 59 | 6 | 51 | 1192 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 45 | 15 | 2 | — | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
— | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 29 | 17 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | — |
387 | 262 | — | — | — | 3 | 108 | 164 | — | 1523 | 636 | 419 | 407 | 478 | 331 | 157 | 77 | 218 | 295 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 352 | 34 | 63 | 119 | 62 | 91 | 167 | 129 | 401 | 352 | 34 | 256 | 463 | 630 | 337 | 331 | 129 | 129 | 129 | 196 |
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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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