Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Westfalia over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start. This Sunday afternoon looks marginal, with a 1.7m ENE swell, 9-second period, and onshore NNE wind at 6 mph. Water temps are 84°F, about average for the season. I wouldn’t rush out.
The first real standout is Monday morning, August 10th. Glassy conditions with a 5 mph NNW wind. Swell is 1.8m from the ENE, period 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate. That’s clean, lined-up, and great for everyone from beginners up. The swell direction matches the optimum NE swell. Crowds are likely, so beat the rush.
The good morning doesn’t last. Monday afternoon turns bumpy, and Tuesday through Wednesday are mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, keeping the surf messy. Sizes hold around 1.5m to 1.8m.
Thursday morning, August 13th, offers a clean window with a cross-offshore breeze at 5 mph. Swell is 1.7m ENE, 9 seconds, energy moderate. It’s surfable but not a standout.
Next big deal: Saturday morning, August 15th. Swell jumps to 2.2m ENE, 10-second period, energy strong at 1000. Wind is light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers but a bit much for beginners.
Sunday morning, August 16th, is the peak. Swell hits 2.5m from the ENE, period 11 seconds – a proper groundswell with very strong energy of 1344. Light NW cross-offshore wind, clean faces. At 2.5m, this is expert-only. The longer period will make for powerful, well-defined waves. Could also be a good day for the kiteboarders if the paddle-out gets heavy.
After that, the second week sees smaller surf. Wednesday morning, August 19th, is glassy with 1.3m swell but a short 8-second period. Thursday morning, August 20th, has glassy winds and a 1.0m NNE swell. Saturday morning, August 22nd, also offers a glassy window with 1.5m ENE swell. None of these match the first week’s energy.
So, two clear windows: Monday morning, August 10th for clean, fun waves, and Sunday morning, August 16th for the powerful, expert-level stuff. The rest is mostly marginal, so don’t waste your energy on the in-between days.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 506 | 551 | 459 | 364 | 381 | 316 | 330 | 511 | 519 | 530 | 501 | 413 | 267 | 280 | 383 | 535 | 980 | 782 | 788 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:58AM0.17m | 9:29PM0.49m | 11:51AM0.20m | 10:32PM0.47m | 12:40PM0.24m | 11:33PM0.45m | 1:26PM0.30m | 00:34AM0.42m | 2:09PM0.35m | 1:36AM0.38m | 2:50PM0.39m | 2:40AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:38AM0.05m | 1:13PM0.15m | 5:44AM0.06m | 2:20PM0.19m | 6:38AM0.06m | 4:09PM0.22m | 7:23AM0.08m | 6:43PM0.22m | 8:02AM0.10m | 8:15PM0.20m | 8:39AM0.11m | 9:22PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 506 | 551 | 459 | 364 | 381 | 316 | 330 | 511 | 519 | 530 | 501 | 413 | 267 | 280 | 383 | 535 | 980 | 782 | 788 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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