Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown. We've got a period of surf on the way, but it's not all gonna be easy to get.
The main story is persistent swell, but the wind is gonna be a real pain in the neck most of the time. The wave energy will be moderate, bouncing around in the 200-500 range, with a couple of stronger pulses. You're gonna have to be patient and pick the right windows.
The best bet is Monday morning, the 24th of August. The forecast is calling for a glassy, clean 4ft swell from the ENE. The water temp is 84°, which is about normal. It's a beginner-friendly setup, so for a nice, clean, easy session, that's your window.
The next one to circle is Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Another glassy morning, with a 5ft ENE swell. The period is a bit longer, so it'll have a little more grunt. Get out there early before the wind wrecks it.
On Friday morning, the 28th of August, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the ENE with a 10-second period, and the energy reading is 778 (strong). That's a big jump in size, but the wind is gonna be a messy cross-shore. For a beginner spot, that's a lot of water moving around, and the quality won't be there.
The last week sees the swell drop to 3ft to 4ft. The mornings of Wednesday, September 2nd, Friday, September 4th, and Sunday, September 7th look clean with offshore winds, but the swell is small. It's worth a paddle if you're desperate, but keep your expectations low.
The rest of the time, that cross-shore wind is gonna keep things bumpy and textured. It's not a write-off, but it's a real "hunt for the clean hour" kind of forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 501 | 459 | 280 | 212 | 224 | 208 | 302 | 315 | 248 | 339 | 300 | 362 | 440 | 397 | 516 | 778 | 572 | 372 | 377 | 300 | 230 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:43PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.35m | 1:59PM0.34m | 1:32AM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:21AM0.15m | 6:57PM0.24m | 7:41AM0.16m | 8:15PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 501 | 459 | 280 | 212 | 224 | 208 | 302 | 315 | 248 | 339 | 300 | 362 | 440 | 397 | 516 | 778 | 572 | 372 | 377 | 300 | 230 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 121 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 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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