Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on offer at Westfalia for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.
There’s no surf to get excited about right now, and the first real opportunity won’t come until Thursday morning, the 13th of August. The pattern starts slow, so don’t rush down.
The first window of interest kicks off on Thursday morning, the 13th. The wind will be absolutely glassy – dead calm – which is a huge plus. You’ll be looking at a 5ft ENE groundswell with a period of 9 seconds (moderate energy at 398). The water temp is a comfortable 84°, which is pretty average for this time of year. Conditions will be clean and inviting for a beginner-friendly wave.
Friday morning, the 14th, is actually the standout of this first week. Early on we’ve got light offshore wind from the WSW, keeping it clean on a 4ft ENE swell, period 8 seconds (moderate energy at 249). It’s not big, but the combo of offshore wind and a fairly consistent break makes for a really pleasant session.
Things ramp up in size but get more challenging towards the weekend. Saturday the 15th sees a bump to 6ft ENE (547 moderate energy) with cross-shore wind, and by Saturday afternoon it’s pushing 7ft (894 moderate energy). That’s getting too big for beginners and the cross-onshore wind won’t help the shape.
Sunday the 16th brings the biggest swell of the run: a solid 10ft ENE groundswell with a long 11-second period (very strong energy at 1809). That’s expert territory only, and while the morning wind is offshore, the size will be overwhelming for this spot. Afternoon drops to 8ft (1393 very strong energy) but with cross-shore winds.
After a big, messy Monday and Tuesday, the surf settles down. By Tuesday morning, the 18th, we’re back to a clean 5ft NE swell (320 moderate energy) with light cross-offshore winds – a decent, manageable option.
The second week looks weaker overall. From the 19th through the 25th, we’re stuck with smaller swells, mostly in the 3ft to 5ft range, and cross or cross-onshore winds. There are some glassy moments on the 23rd and 24th, but the waves are small and ordinary – fine for a paddle, but nothing to write home about.
The best bet in the longer range lands on Thursday morning, the 27th of August. The forecast shows a glassy morning with a 6ft ENE swell, 10-second period (strong energy at 511), and very clean conditions. That’s promising but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Best on offer: Friday morning, the 14th of August gets the nod. The offshore wind and waist-high swell will make for a clean, fun session without the crowd pressure. For those chasing more size and can handle it, Thursday morning the 27th is the look, but it’s a long-range call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 321mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 609 | 508 | 450 | 398 | 339 | 212 | 249 | 212 | 274 | 547 | 894 | 1766 | 1809 | 1393 | 1042 | 1149 | 666 | 388 | 316 | 241 | 216 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:40PM0.24m | 11:33PM0.45m | 1:26PM0.30m | 00:34AM0.42m | 2:09PM0.35m | 1:36AM0.38m | 2:50PM0.39m | 2:40AM0.34m | 3:30PM0.41m | 3:50AM0.30m | 4:09PM0.43m | 5:03AM0.26m | 4:48PM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.22m | 7:23AM0.08m | 6:43PM0.22m | 8:02AM0.10m | 8:15PM0.20m | 8:39AM0.11m | 9:22PM0.16m | 9:13AM0.13m | 10:19PM0.13m | 9:44AM0.14m | 11:09PM0.10m | 10:12AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 68 | 17 | 30 | 138 | 5 | 34 | 19 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 609 | 508 | 450 | 398 | 339 | 212 | 249 | 212 | 274 | 547 | 894 | 1766 | 1809 | 1393 | 1042 | 1149 | 666 | 388 | 316 | 241 | 216 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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