
Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jun 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
286 | 244 | 238 | 190 | 207 | 233 | 315 | 339 | 331 | 360 | 389 | 422 | 450 | 622 | 530 | 430 | 450 | 550 | 578 | 1067 | 1172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:43AM0.49m | 4:42PM0.29m | 2:36AM0.45m | 5:22PM0.34m | 3:32AM0.40m | 6:01PM0.38m | 4:34AM0.34m | 6:39PM0.42m | 5:57AM0.28m | 7:15PM0.43m | 7:36AM0.24m | 7:50PM0.44m | 9:00AM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM-0.01m | 9:02PM0.22m | 10:17AM0.02m | 10:16PM0.22m | 10:52AM0.05m | 11:26PM0.21m | 11:22AM0.09m | 00:36AM0.19m | 11:48AM0.12m | 1:53AM0.17m | 12:08PM0.15m | 3:27AM0.13m | 12:22PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 10 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
286 | 244 | 238 | 190 | 207 | 233 | 315 | 339 | 331 | 360 | 389 | 422 | 450 | 622 | 530 | 430 | 450 | 550 | 578 | 1067 | 1172 | |
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) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Information about the Westfalia Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Westfalia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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