Surf Forecasts:
West Dale surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
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 the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for us at West Dale.
This is a quiet outlook, I’m not gonna lie to you. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions right through the first week and a half. The swell is just too small and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is going to leave things choppy and messy. There’s a real gap here until we get to the second weekend. For the first 14 days, the wave energy is weak, mostly sitting under 100 (27 to 251), and the surf quality is rated as poor. The wind is rarely playing ball.
The standout is the afternoon of Sunday the 16th of August. We finally get a bit of a pulse. The swell is coming from the WSW at 5ft with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 228 (moderate). What makes it special is the wind—it’s a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. That’s going to clean the face right up. The water temp is around 63°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is the best session on offer, but it’s still a short-period swell, so don’t expect super long lines. For a shortboarder looking for some punchy, clean waves, this is your window.
The morning of the same day, the 16th, is also worth a mention. We’ve got 4ft of WSW swell, a moderate offshore wind from the ENE, and energy of 137. It’s a bit smaller and more ordinary than the afternoon, but still a solid option if you can get out early.
The swell does get over 5ft on the 5th of August, but with a strong onshore wind and a period of just 7 seconds, it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. That’s more for the kitesurfers than us.
So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. Get your gear ready for the weekend of the 16th. Sunday afternoon is the clear winner, but Saturday morning the 15th is the only other time you’ll find surfable waves, even if they are just ordinary. The 16th afternoon is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 12 |
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 kJ | 16 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 73 | 116 | 92 | 67 | 39 | 127 | 161 | 212 | 244 | 319 | 133 | 53 | 34 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:04PM5.76m | 9:21AM5.46m | 9:38PM5.73m | 9:56AM5.41m | 10:13PM5.61m | 10:34AM5.27m | 10:54PM5.39m | 11:17AM5.06m | 11:41PM5.10m | 12:09PM4.80m | 00:39AM4.78m | 1:15PM4.56m | 1:54AM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.49m | 3:29AM0.46m | 3:38PM0.53m | 4:02AM0.53m | 4:12PM0.64m | 4:37AM0.68m | 4:49PM0.83m | 5:16AM0.90m | 5:32PM1.08m | 6:02AM1.18m | 6:26PM1.36m | 7:04AM1.47m | 7:40PM1.59m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 73 | 116 | 92 | 67 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 133 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 11 | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 5 | W 9 | N 4 |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 34 | 127 | 161 | 212 | 244 | 319 | 25 | 53 | 34 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 188 | 101 | 331 | 178 | 11 | 11 | 64 | 60 | 168 | 352 | 150 | 133 | 374 | 34 | 21 | 133 | 68 | 343 | 360 | 341 |
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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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