Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. 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+) | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 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 what’s coming our way for Westfalia.
The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Wednesday and Thursday look messy – plenty of energy with the swell running 6ft to 7ft from the ENE, but the cross and cross-on winds are ruining the shape. The wave energy is moderate (469-970), but the wind just makes it a bumpy, frustrating paddle. Not worth the effort.
Now, Friday 17 July is where it starts getting interesting. We see the swell bumping up to 8ft from the ENE with a 10 second period. That’s a decent groundswell with moderate energy (1241). But the key here is the morning wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, setting the face up clean for experienced surfers. This is the standout session for the first week. The afternoon goes glassy too, which is a rare treat. The water temp is a warm 84°, pretty standard for this time of year.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th are a letdown after that – the wind swings back onshore or cross, making the 7ft swell a chop-fest. Keep the board in the car.
Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st have some hope. The swell holds at 7ft from the ENE, and we get glassy conditions on Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon. The energy is moderate (850-707) and the clean surface means you’ll get some proper walls. Not the biggest, but good fun for a sunset session.
As we push into the second week, the swell stays consistent, around 7ft to 8ft from the ENE. Thursday 23rd morning has the biggest energy in the whole outlook (1310) with an 8ft ENE swell, but the cross wind keeps it from being a perfect score. The better bet that day is the Thursday afternoon – light offshores, clean, with 7ft and moderate energy (784). A solid wave for those who can handle it.
The last few days of July see the swell drop back to 5ft to 6ft, with glassy mornings on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th. The wind is dead calm or light offshore, making those small but clean little rollers a good option for beginners or a longboard session.
The only true standouts in the whole 16-day window are Friday 17th July morning for big, clean power for experts, and Thursday 23rd July afternoon for another clean, powerful session. The rest is a mix of average to decent, with plenty of wind interference to keep you humble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 469 | 486 | 674 | 964 | 970 | 1217 | 1241 | 1022 | 1146 | 904 | 798 | 904 | 922 | 798 | 884 | 904 | 850 | 850 | 798 | 707 | 658 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:22PM0.24m | 00:37AM0.49m | 3:07PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.45m | 3:49PM0.34m | 2:31AM0.40m | 4:30PM0.39m | 3:33AM0.35m | 5:09PM0.42m | 4:46AM0.29m | 5:47PM0.43m | 6:12AM0.25m | 6:25PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM0.22m | 8:34AM0.02m | 7:52PM0.23m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:15PM0.21m | 9:47AM0.07m | 10:24PM0.19m | 10:19AM0.10m | 11:26PM0.16m | 10:47AM0.12m | 00:26AM0.14m | 11:11AM0.14m | 1:26AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 20 | 48 | 10 | 17 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 469 | 486 | 674 | 964 | 970 | 1217 | 1241 | 1022 | 1146 | 904 | 798 | 904 | 922 | 798 | 884 | 904 | 850 | 850 | 798 | 707 | 658 |
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) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 104 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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