Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Westfalia. This spot is wide open to the ENE swell, and the water’s sitting at 84°F, which is dead average for this time of year. No surprises there.
We’ve got a few good windows coming up. Thursday morning, 27th August, brings a clean 6ft swell from the ENE, 9-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. Energy is moderate at 480. That afternoon turns glassy with the same 6ft waves – a real sweet spot for a session.
Friday, 28th August, is the standout. The morning serves up a solid 7ft swell from the ENE, 10-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy jumps to 798, which is moderate to strong, and the waves are expected to be very good. That’s the best of the forecast, but with 7ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners. The afternoon sees a light cross-on, but the morning is pure gold.
Saturday, 29th, drops back to 6ft in the morning with a cross-off breeze and clean waves. Still a solid option. By Sunday, 30th, it’s down to 4ft, but the morning stays clean with a light offshore.
There’s a lull from Monday, 31st, to Wednesday, 2nd September, with smaller waves and mostly cross-on winds. Wednesday sees the swell drop to 3ft and energy fall to 113 – weak stuff. Conditions are poor, so you’re better off waiting.
Things pick up again from Thursday, 3rd, with a small 3ft swell but glassy mornings. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Saturday, 5th, and Sunday, 6th, offer a bit more, with 4ft and 4ft clean mornings, and energy building back toward moderate.
The second week has a few more promising windows. Tuesday, 8th September, morning looks good with a 4ft swell, glassy conditions, and moderate energy at 245. Wednesday, 9th, morning is equally good with a dead calm, glassy surface. Thursday, 10th, holds 5ft swell all day, glassy in the afternoon, and Friday, 11th, morning stays clean with a cross-off breeze.
Straight up, the best bet is Friday morning, 28th August, when the swell is biggest and the conditions are glassy. That’s your standout. For a more manageable size, the mornings of Thursday, 27th, and Saturday, 29th, are also solid. Just remember, crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so paddle out early.
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Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 480 | 497 | 559 | 798 | 632 | 543 | 455 | 404 | 261 | 280 | 261 | 254 | 273 | 311 | 339 | 273 | 217 | 130 | 84 | 84 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:23PM0.26m | 11:47PM0.37m | 1:43PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.35m | 1:59PM0.34m | 1:32AM0.32m | 2:16PM0.37m | 2:27AM0.29m | 2:37PM0.40m | 3:23AM0.26m | 3:05PM0.43m | 4:26AM0.23m | 3:39PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.25m | 7:21AM0.15m | 6:57PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.16m | 8:15PM0.21m | 8:05AM0.17m | 9:08PM0.16m | 8:31AM0.17m | 9:54PM0.12m | 8:59AM0.17m | 10:39PM0.08m | 9:28AM0.16m | 11:23PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 480 | 497 | 559 | 798 | 632 | 543 | 455 | 404 | 261 | 280 | 261 | 254 | 273 | 311 | 339 | 273 | 217 | 130 | 84 | 84 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 29 | 25 | 44 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 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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