Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jul 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk Westfalia. We’ve got a decent stretch of surf starting Tuesday the 21st and running through early August, though not all days are clean or worth chasing. The clear best is shaping up for Saturday the 1st of August – that’s the one you want to save for.
Tuesday morning, July 21st opens with a 5ft ENE swell, 9 seconds, glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (404), and the water’s at 84°F – about average for this time of year. It’s clean, warm, and beginner-friendly. Afternoon sees a 5ft swell with a cross-onshore wind – still surfable, but not as sweet.
Wednesday the 22nd brings heavy rain but clean surf – 5–6ft from the ENE, 8–9 seconds. Offshore winds in the morning, cross-off later. Moderate energy (338–383). Not a standout, but a good day for a paddle.
Thursday the 23rd picks up to 6–6ft from the ENE at 9 seconds, with a moderate energy of 531. Wind from the W at 12 mph keeps it clean, but the bigger size may push beginners out.
Friday the 24th drops to 5ft, 8 seconds, with light cross-off winds in the morning – clean but average. Afternoon gets a cross-shore wind and small ripples.
Saturday and Sunday, July 25–26 are smaller – 5–5ft – with cross or cross-on winds and marginal conditions. Better to save your energy.
Monday the 27th is glassy again, with 4–5ft ENE swell, 9 seconds, and clean conditions both sessions. That’s a solid day for beginners.
Tuesday the 28th fades – 4ft, cross-shore then cross-on winds, turning poor. Wednesday the 29th is a bust – 4ft from the NE, onshore wind, poor conditions.
Thursday the 30th sees a small lift – 5ft from the ENE at 8 seconds – but cross-shore winds and afternoon chop keep it marginal.
Now the big one – Saturday the 1st of August. Early morning has a 7ft ENE swell, 10-second period, strong moderate energy (794), glassy, calm winds, and very good conditions. That’s the clear winner: clean, solid, and the direction lines up well with the optimum NE. At 7ft, it’s expert territory, but for those with experience, it’s a ripper. Crowds are possible (sometimes), but the quality makes up for it.
Sunday the 2nd is smaller – 5ft, glassy early but onshore later. Still surfable.
The run fades through Monday–Tuesday, Aug 3–4 – small 4–5ft waves and poor conditions. Wednesday the 5th offers a small pulse – 5ft from the ENE, 9 seconds, glassy early – okay for a midweek session.
Bottom line: Tuesday morning the 21st for a clean, mellow session, but if you want the best, lock in Saturday morning the 1st of August – glassy, solid, and the quality standout of the whole outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 196mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 404 | 280 | 330 | 338 | 383 | 444 | 531 | 465 | 300 | 302 | 297 | 151 | 342 | 295 | 288 | 370 | 339 | 322 | 316 | 267 | 254 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:25PM0.44m | 7:33AM0.21m | 7:02PM0.43m | 8:42AM0.18m | 7:41PM0.42m | 9:46AM0.16m | 8:23PM0.41m | 10:51AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.41m | 9:50PM0.41m | 10:34PM0.41m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:11AM0.14m | 1:26AM0.12m | 11:31AM0.15m | 2:32AM0.10m | 11:47AM0.15m | 3:58AM0.08m | 12:02PM0.15m | 5:24AM0.07m | 12:14PM0.15m | 6:20AM0.06m | 7:02AM0.05m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 72 | 18 | 38 | 16 | 27 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 9 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 404 | 280 | 330 | 338 | 383 | 444 | 531 | 465 | 300 | 302 | 297 | 151 | 342 | 295 | 288 | 370 | 339 | 322 | 316 | 267 | 254 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 121 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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