Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westfalia this week:
The surf forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westfalia in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start at Westfalia. The first real nod comes on Friday the 28th of August. Friday morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 6ft of medium-period groundswell (10 seconds) pushing in from the ENE. The combined energy is right there in the moderate range (697), and with glassy winds out of the WSW at just 3 mph, it’s going to be clean. Real clean. Water temp is sitting at 84°, which is bang on average for this time of year. This is the standout window for the whole outlook.
Friday afternoon holds up too, with 6ft swell and cross-off shore winds keeping things tidy. That’s the session to lock in.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a letdown. Winds go cross and cross-on, the swell drops under 5ft, and the energy fades. Conditions look marginal with stormy skies possible.
Monday the 31st shows some promise in the afternoon. The swell is only 5ft from the ENE, but we get glassy conditions again. Worth a paddle if you’re keen, but it’s not the quality of Friday.
From Tuesday the 1st of September through to around the 8th, it’s a long stretch of small, messy surf. Swell drops under 3ft at times, periods shorten to 7-8 seconds, and cross-on winds are a constant buzzkill. A few glassy moments on the 3rd and the 8th mornings, but the waves are ordinary. A real gap of several days with no proper recommendations in there.
Now, the 9th of September sees a pulse of swell come back – 5ft to 6ft from the ENE with moderate energy (471-490). But the winds are cross to cross-on, so it’s not going to be clean. The 11th of September (Friday) is interesting. Swell jumps to 7ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 983. That’s a proper size, but the wind is cross and cross-on, so it’ll be choppy and messy. That size is only for experienced surfers.
The 12th of September still has some decent leftover swell in the 6ft to 6ft range, but again, the wind isn’t cooperating, with cross and slightly choppy conditions.
Overall, the one true standout is Friday morning, the 28th of August. Get out there for that glassy 6ft ENE swell. The rest of the window is mostly small, wind-affected, or just not worth the drive.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 697 | 559 | 520 | 398 | 331 | 302 | 318 | 261 | 254 | 318 | 311 | 254 | 212 | 184 | 123 | 96 | 79 | 74 | 165 | 150 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:43PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.35m | 1:59PM0.34m | 1:32AM0.32m | 2:16PM0.37m | 2:27AM0.29m | 2:37PM0.40m | 3:23AM0.26m | 3:05PM0.43m | 4:26AM0.23m | 3:39PM0.45m | 5:28AM0.20m | 4:19PM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.16m | 8:15PM0.21m | 8:05AM0.17m | 9:08PM0.16m | 8:31AM0.17m | 9:54PM0.12m | 8:59AM0.17m | 10:39PM0.08m | 9:28AM0.16m | 11:23PM0.05m | 9:59AM0.15m | 00:08AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 697 | 559 | 520 | 398 | 331 | 302 | 318 | 261 | 254 | 318 | 311 | 254 | 212 | 184 | 123 | 96 | 79 | 74 | 165 | 150 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | 24 | 56 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Westfalia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Westfalia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westfalia 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 (Westfalia) 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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