Westfalia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Looks like the next couple of weeks at Westfalia have a bit of a slow burn to them. The beginning is pretty weak, but if you're patient, there's some proper size and clean conditions waiting in the second week.

The first real day to even think about is Thursday, August 6th. We've got a clean, glassy afternoon with 1.6m of swell from the ENE at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (404) but the clean conditions make it fun for the beginners. It just doesn't have a lot of push.

The weekend starts to show a bit more life. Sunday, August 9th morning is the first true highlight of this forecast. The swell jumps up to 2.0m from the ENE with a 10-second period, and the wind is light and offshore. The energy is building (778) and it should be clean and well-shaped. At 2.0m (about 7 ft) it's starting to get a little more serious, so maybe not for the first-timers, but definitely a good one for the competent crew. The afternoon's onshore wind will mess it up, so it's a morning mission.

The following week is mostly a washout for quality. The surf is there, 1.6m to 1.8m, but it's plagued by cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, making it lumpy and uninviting.

Thursday, August 13th morning offers another clean window. The swell is 1.7m from the ENE on a 10-second period, but the big factor is the glassy conditions. It will be clean and fun, a great chance to get a good session in before the afternoon breezes.

Now, for the main event. The swell starts to build significantly over that next weekend, and the winds finally cooperate. Sunday, August 16th morning is the first day of the big push. We're looking at a beefy 2.3m swell from the ENE, and it's glassy. The energy is strong (1022). This is a big step up in power.

The real standouts are the two mornings that follow. Monday, August 17th is the pick of the forecast. We've got a 2.3m (8 ft) swell from the ENE with a longer 11-second period. The combined energy is off the charts at 1148. Tuesday, August 18th is just as good, with a 2.1m swell, clean 10-second period, and 855 energy. Both mornings have flat-calm, glassy winds. This is serious, powerful surf. At this size and with this much energy, it is exclusively for experienced surfers. The period is long, which means more push and better shape, but also bigger sets. This is a time to watch from the channel if you're not confident.

The swell then backs down, and the last few days bring in some cleaner but smaller conditions, with the 19th and 20th offering some nice waves in the 1.5m range as the wind turns offshore.

So, my call is simple: if you can wait, the mornings of August 16th, 17th, and 18th are the ones. The biggest and best waves of the period, combined with perfect glassy conditions. The earlier window on August 9th is a good alternative for something slightly smaller and more manageable. The rest of the time, you're just working for average waves.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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