Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westfalia in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s put it in feet and miles.
Westfalia’s got nothing doing for the first few days. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are total duds – messy, short-period swell around 3 to 4 feet, with cross or onshore winds. Don’t bother.
Thursday morning the 27th shows 6 feet at 10 seconds, energy 541 (moderate). Wind is cross, so it’s average at best.
Friday morning the 28th is the first real standout. Glassy conditions, 7 feet of ENE swell, 10-second period, energy 798. That’s a solid moderate push. Water temp is about 84°, normal for the season. This is a good one, but at that size, beginners might find it a bit much.
Saturday morning the 29th is glassy again, 5 feet, but energy drops to 407. Still clean, just smaller.
Then a lull from Sunday the 30th through Thursday the 3rd of September. Swell drops to 3 to 6 feet, mostly cross or onshore breezes. Not worth the drive.
Sunday the 6th of September is the big one. Both morning and afternoon show 6 feet, 10-second period, energy 714 and 683 – strong. Wind is cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean. This is your best session of the 16 days.
Monday the 7th is glassy in the morning, 5 feet, energy 431 – still a fun session.
Wednesday the 9th of September is another glassy morning, 6 feet, 544 energy – clean and punchy.
Crowds are “sometimes” an issue, so on the good days you’ll see a few others, but not a zoo.
Bottom line: Friday the 28th of August and Sunday the 6th of September are your two best windows. Everything else is either marginal or flat.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 166 | 187 | 213 | 331 | 354 | 480 | 622 | 674 | 641 | 778 | 660 | 508 | 407 | 339 | 267 | 300 | 300 | 295 | 362 | 413 | 465 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:22PM0.20m | 10:05PM0.39m | 1:03PM0.23m | 10:56PM0.38m | 1:23PM0.26m | 11:47PM0.37m | 1:43PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.35m | 1:59PM0.34m | 1:32AM0.32m | 2:16PM0.37m | 2:27AM0.29m | 2:37PM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01PM0.20m | 6:53AM0.12m | 2:07PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.14m | 4:05PM0.25m | 7:21AM0.15m | 6:57PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.16m | 8:15PM0.21m | 8:05AM0.17m | 9:08PM0.16m | 8:31AM0.17m | 9:54PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 166 | 187 | 213 | 331 | 354 | 480 | 622 | 674 | 641 | 778 | 660 | 508 | 407 | 339 | 267 | 300 | 300 | 295 | 362 | 413 | 465 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 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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