Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Dale in the next 16 days are 2.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Dale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down West Dale in feet and miles.
To be honest, this is a rough one. Over the next 16 days, there’s hardly a single session worth paddling out for. The whole outlook is filled with "poor surf conditions" and zero scores. We’re looking at a long, blank run with no real standouts.
From Friday the 21st of August right through the end of the month, we’ve got tiny, weak swell with crummy wind. Mornings might see a little 1.0ft to 2ft pulse from the WSW, but the period is short – around 8 seconds – and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, often a fresh breeze. The energy is weak, running from 55 (Friday morning) to 86 (Saturday morning) on the 22nd. Not rideable.
The water temperature is 17°, which is about normal for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary.
Things try to pick up a little in the last days of August and into early September. By Sunday the 30th, we see a 6ft swell from the WSW, but the period is still short at 8 seconds, and the wind turns cross or cross-on. The combined energy climbs to 356 (Sunday morning), which is moderate, but it’s messy. The notes say "marginal surf forecast" – and that’s as good as it gets. The rest of that week into September is all onshore, gusty, and choppy, with swell energy building to 428 by Monday the 31st afternoon, with 7ft of wind-affected, short-period (8 seconds) swell. That’s only for experts, and the wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle.
Even into the first week of September, the pattern doesn’t change. The 1st of September sees a 6ft swell dropping, but with onshore wind and messy conditions. By the 4th and 5th, we’re back to tiny, weak swell.
There is simply no standout session here. The best on offer might be early Sunday the 30th morning, when the swell hits 6ft from the WSW with a light cross-shore wind and moderate energy (356). But even that’s a marginal call. If you’re desperate, that’s your window, but don’t expect anything clean or consistent.
In short, West Dale is flat and quiet for the next two weeks. The occasional bump won’t deliver. Wait for a better forecast.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 22 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 46 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 48 | 142 | 89 | 224 | 86 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:43AM3.87m | 2:28PM3.87m | 3:19AM3.81m | 4:01PM4.00m | 4:38AM4.03m | 5:06PM4.33m | 5:31AM4.38m | 5:51PM4.74m | 6:11AM4.75m | 6:28PM5.15m | 6:46AM5.11m | 7:01PM5.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM2.11m | 8:08AM2.24m | 9:10PM2.22m | 9:53AM2.19m | 10:40PM2.01m | 11:05AM1.88m | 11:36PM1.64m | 11:52AM1.49m | 00:17AM1.24m | 12:30PM1.10m | 00:53AM0.86m | 1:03PM0.74m | 1:25AM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | N 4 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SSW 7 | N 6 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 22 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 34 | 32 | 46 | 25 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 89 | 15 | 41 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | N 6 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 69 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 | — | W 10 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 9 | N 4 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 3 | NNE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | — | NW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 50 | 59 | 20 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 142 | — | 224 | 86 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 68 | 3 | 179 | 62 | 130 | 126 | 0 | 314 | 316 | 314 | 315 | 164 | 139 | 167 | 343 | 112 | 60 | 129 | 21 |
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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).
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