Westfalia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and honestly, the outlook for Westfalia is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid stretch of consistent, moderate-sized swell, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern starts with a pulse of ENE swell hitting around 7 ft, with a period of 10 seconds and moderate wave energy (908). Saturday afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind and rain. The real interest kicks off Sunday morning, the 12th of July. That morning we’ve got a 8 ft ENE swell, 10-second period, and the energy jumps up to a solid moderate level (1105). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW, which is a major positive for clean conditions. This is the standout session for experienced surfers, as the swell is over 7 ft, making it too big for beginners. The break is fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the NE swell, and with the optimum direction being NE, this ENE swell is going to wrap in nicely.

Sunday afternoon sees the wind swing cross-on, so the quality drops. The best bet for the less experienced crew is Tuesday morning, the 14th of July. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft, still from the ENE, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a window of clean, smooth surf for the more confident beginners, though the 10-second period means it’s a decent groundswell. The energy is moderate (697) and the break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves.

The rest of the first week is plagued by cross-shore and cross-on winds, with the odd risk of storms. The swell stays in the 7 ft to 8 ft range, keeping it solid. The energy dips a bit but stays moderate. If you’re a kitesurfer, the choppy, cross-shore conditions on Wednesday the 15th might look more interesting than paddle surfing.

Moving into the second week, the swell eases. Friday the 17th of July sees a brief spike with a 8 ft ENE swell, 11-second period, and a big jump in energy to 1313 (strong). The wind is a light cross-shore in the morning, and the period is pushing into groundswell territory. That’s a promising window for the experienced crew, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it. The energy levels are impressive.

From the 20th of July, the swell drops below 7 ft, and we get some glassy mornings. The 21st of July sees a 6 ft ENE swell with glassy conditions in the afternoon, and the 22nd of July morning has a 5 ft swell with zero wind. That’s small but clean, perfect for a beginner session. The 23rd of July morning also has a glassy start with a 6 ft swell. The energy drops to weak to moderate levels (257-553) in this last week.

The final few days, from the 24th of July onwards, the swell fades, with the 26th of July offering a last 5 ft glassy morning. The period drops to 8-9 seconds, and the energy is weak. The crowds at Westfalia are noted as “sometimes” present, so you might have some company but not a circus.

Overall, the best bet is the Sunday the 12th of July for the experienced surfer wanting a clean, solid swell. The beginner-friendly glassy windows are Tuesday the 14th and the 21st of July. The long-range Friday the 17th has the biggest energy spike, but it’s a wait-and-see call.

Rusty.

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