Westfalia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. This stretch of surf is going to be a test of patience. We’ve got plenty of storm clouds and bumpy winds to deal with, but there are waves to be had if you're keen.

Right off the bat, Wednesday morning at Westfalia has some waist-to-chest high ENE swell, with moderate energy (322). It’s got a cross-onshore wind on it, so it’s a bit bumpy, but it's surfable. Water's a warm 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Thursday the 10th sees a bump in size, reaching 7ft from the ENE in the morning. Energy jumps into the strong range (778). The wind is cross-shore though, making things a bit walled and tricky. Not a total loss, but be prepared for some closeouts.

Friday and Saturday are going to be a slog. Swell drops back to 4-5ft, but the cross winds persist, leaving things a bit lumpy and uninviting.

Sunday the 13th, the surf picks up again to 6-6ft from the ENE with that strong energy (604). Still, the wind is cross-onshore, so the surface will be a little rough. There are waves, but you'll need to pick your peaks.

Monday the 14th is the standout of the first week. The morning has 7ft of ENE swell with strong energy (778). The wind is lighter and more cross-shore, cleaning things up a bit. This is your best bet for the biggest, most powerful waves of the period.

Then, things clean up. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is the pick for quality. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy. That's a big positive. The energy is still moderate (354). This will be your cleanest, most fun session.

After that, it's a slow slide into flatness. From the 16th onward, the swell steadily backs off from 5ft down to a measly 1ft by the 24th. Energy drops from moderate to weak, hitting single and double digits. There are a few glassy windows, like Friday the 18th and Sunday the 20th morning, but the waves will be too small to be worth the paddle.

For the second week, it's a long, drawn-out fade. It's not looking good for any real surf. You'll be lucky to find a knee-high crumbler on a glassy morning. If you're not into longboarding or just floating around, it's a write-off.

So, to wrap it up: your two best sessions are Monday the 14th for power and size, and Tuesday the 15th afternoon for clean, glassy waves. Everything else is a battle against the bumps or a full-on flat spell.

This is Rusty, out. Stay stoked and watch the cams.

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