Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Westfalia. The first real surf hits on Thursday, August 6th. We’ve got a 6ft east-northeast swell at 9 seconds, with the combined energy sitting at 459—moderate stuff. The wind is glassy at 3 mph from the NNW, so the morning is clean. It’s a bit punchy for a beginner break, but if you’ve got some experience, it’s a solid start. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are a bit meh. Swell drops to 4ft on Friday with a short 8-second period, so the waves are weak and choppy. Saturday morning is better—glassy, 4ft, 8 seconds from the east-northeast. Small, but clean.
Sunday the 9th is a standout. Morning brings a 7ft, 10-second ENE swell with a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph. Combined energy is 746—strong moderate. The waves will be clean and well-shaped. Afternoon is even better with a glassy 6ft, 9-second swell. This is the day to be out.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are average. Monday is cross-shore and bumpy, but Tuesday morning the 11th is dead calm with 5ft, 9-second ENE swell. Glassy, but watch for inconsistent sets.
From Wednesday the 12th, things ramp up. Morning is 6ft at 10 seconds, glassy, energy 609—very good. Thursday the 13th morning is the same: 6ft, 10 seconds, glassy, energy 635. A nice run of clean surf.
The 15th of August is a big one. Saturday morning has a 8ft, 10-second ENE swell with a light cross-offshore from the WNW. Combined energy is 1124—strong. That’s expert-level power. The afternoon of the 16th is even bigger: 8ft, 10 seconds, glassy, energy 1207. This is for the experienced crew only. With that long period, it might break a bit straight at a beach break, but it’s still a serious session.
Monday the 17th morning is massive—10ft, 11-second period, glassy, but the guidance says it’s too big for this break. Only for the bravest. The rest of the second week fades, with smaller, onshore windswell from the 18th through the 21st. The 21st morning has a 6ft, 10-second ENE swell but cross-shore wind, so it’s only marginal.
The best windows are Sunday the 9th, Wednesday the 12th, Thursday the 13th, and the big Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. The 15th and 16th are the real standouts for size and power, but they’re not for the faint of heart. For the rest, the 9th through the 13th give you the best mix of clean conditions and fun waves. Crowds are “sometimes” at Westfalia, so expect a few heads but nothing too crazy.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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 kJ | 475 | 459 | 404 | 322 | 207 | 207 | 182 | 207 | 372 | 475 | 746 | 531 | 435 | 495 | 404 | 360 | 389 | 346 | 402 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20AM0.18m | 5:36PM0.46m | 7:42AM0.16m | 6:25PM0.48m | 8:59AM0.14m | 7:23PM0.49m | 10:01AM0.15m | 8:26PM0.49m | 10:58AM0.17m | 9:29PM0.49m | 11:51AM0.20m | 10:32PM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.10m | 10:49AM0.14m | 1:23AM0.07m | 11:15AM0.13m | 2:21AM0.06m | 11:46AM0.13m | 3:26AM0.05m | 12:24PM0.13m | 4:38AM0.05m | 1:13PM0.15m | 5:44AM0.06m | 2:20PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | 24 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 475 | 459 | 404 | 322 | 207 | 207 | 182 | 207 | 372 | 475 | 746 | 531 | 435 | 495 | 404 | 360 | 389 | 346 | 402 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 |
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