Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NE swell with 727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6PM (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 Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.
We’re looking at a steady feed of east-northeast swell over the next two weeks, mostly with a 9-second period, so the waves will have some shape and punch. Water temp is around 84°, which is about average for this time of year. The early Friday morning (21 August) is your gateway: 1.4m (5ft) east-northeast swell with glassy conditions and a light westerly breeze – that’s clean surf right from the start.
Saturday morning (22 August) is glassy again with 1.5m (5ft) swell, and the combined energy is up to 377 – solid power for a fun session. Best of the first weekend is Sunday morning (23 August): 1.8m (6ft) east-northeast swell, cross-offshore wind from the west-northwest, clean face, and energy at 584. That’s strong, punchy waves with plenty of grunt.
Monday (24 August) backs off a bit with 1.5m (5ft) and cross-shore winds – nothing wrong, just not the prime time. The mornings from Tuesday (25 August) through to Friday (28 August) are where it’s consistent: 1.5m to 1.7m (5ft to 6ft), clean conditions with cross-offshore wind, and energy from 316 to 440. Friday afternoon (28 August) bumps up to 1.9m (6ft) but the wind goes cross-onshore, so stick to the AM.
The second week has a little gap in quality. Tuesday (1 September) is the highlight: morning and afternoon both glassy, 1.5m (5ft) swell, and the afternoon bumps to a 10-second period, pushing energy to 421. That’s waves with good shape and power, glassy clean.
After that, the wind turns more cross-shore, and the quality slips into marginal. So your best bet is Sunday morning (23 August) – 1.8m (6ft) east-northeast swell, clean cross-offshore wind, strong energy. As a back-up, Tuesday afternoon (1 September) with glassy conditions and a longer period is a real treat.
Crowds can be around at Westfalia sometimes, so get in early to avoid the hassle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 293 | 273 | 309 | 333 | 346 | 486 | 578 | 516 | 419 | 309 | 261 | 232 | 423 | 374 | 307 | 449 | 395 | 280 | 300 | 316 | 460 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:52PM0.40m | 9:13AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.39m | 10:12AM0.17m | 8:26PM0.39m | 11:15AM0.18m | 9:15PM0.39m | 12:22PM0.20m | 10:05PM0.39m | 1:03PM0.23m | 10:56PM0.38m | 1:23PM0.26m | 11:47PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM0.15m | 2:23AM0.08m | 11:40AM0.15m | 3:39AM0.09m | 12:02PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.10m | 12:26PM0.17m | 6:25AM0.11m | 1:01PM0.20m | 6:53AM0.12m | 2:07PM0.23m | 7:05AM0.14m | 4:05PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 293 | 273 | 309 | 333 | 346 | 486 | 578 | 516 | 419 | 309 | 261 | 232 | 423 | 374 | 307 | 449 | 395 | 280 | 300 | 316 | 460 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 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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