Westfalia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the stretch ahead for Westfalia. This is a rare spot, only breaking on the right swell, so when it's on, it's a treat. The water's sitting at a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week starts quiet. Thursday morning, July 30th, kicks things off with a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, period hanging around 9 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NNE, making for some smooth conditions. The energy is weak (280), but it's a solid start for a beginner-friendly wave. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so that morning window is the one to chase.

Friday, July 31st, the swell bumps up to 6ft but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit tricky. The energy is picking up (495), but the conditions aren't quite there.

Now, the standout. Saturday morning, August 1st, is the real deal. We've got a 8ft groundswell from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. That's a recipe for excellence, but these waves are solid, definitely for experienced surfers only. The energy is strong (1126), and with glassy conditions, it's going to be a proper session. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-onshore wind, so make the most of the early hours.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell drops to 6ft with a clean, cross-offshore wind in the morning. It's a good, clean option, but the energy is moderate (495). The rest of the first week and into the second week gets messy with onshore winds and stormy weather, a lot of marginal conditions.

The next real highlight pops up on Thursday, August 6th. Another morning of glassy conditions with a 7ft ENE swell (energy 733). The wind is light from the WSW, making for a clean, powerful wave. The afternoon stays glassy too, with a 6ft swell. That's a solid double-header day for those who can handle it.

The pattern continues with a few more promising mornings. Saturday, August 8th, sees a 7ft swell with a clean cross-offshore wind. Then Sunday, August 9th, is a big one: 8ft ENE swell, glassy, with energy pumping (1241). That's expert territory, but if you're skilled, that's the best of the bunch.

The tail end of the forecast has another beauty on Monday, August 10th. The wind is dead calm, glassy, with a 7ft groundswell, energy over 1000 (1003). That's a world-class morning for the experienced crew. The run continues into Tuesday and Wednesday with smaller, but still solid, waves, though the wind gets a bit cross-shore.

The final standout is Friday, August 14th. Another morning of glassy conditions with a 7ft ENE swell, making for a clean, powerful end to the window.

To be straight with you, this spot is inconsistent, so when it lines up like this, you don't want to miss it. The top picks are Saturday morning, August 1st, and Sunday morning, August 9th, for the biggest, cleanest waves. The Monday morning, August 10th, is also a gem. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it's not a zoo.

Rusty out.

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