Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 501 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into this.
We’re looking at a run of surf at Westfalia. It’s not a full-on, epic wall of water, but the pattern is that a consistent ENE swell is set to pulse through the whole 16 days, with the morning sessions looking like the real deal. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is about average for this time of year.
The standout session, and the best on offer, is Thursday morning, August 20th. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell coming from the NE with an 8-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 274. The wind is glassy, coming from the NW at 3 mph. That’s proper clean conditions, perfect for a beginner-friendly wave with the SW offshore wind. Sets will have a little bit of push, and the glassy surface means you’ll be surfing a mirror. This is a solid, clean window.
The next real highlight is Sunday morning, August 23rd. The swell has bumped up to 2ft from the ENE, and the period’s stretched to 9 seconds. The combined energy is climbing into the strong range at 431. Wind is glassy again from the WNW at just 3 mph. For a beginner-friendly break, having a clean 2ft wave with a bit more energy is a treat. The light cross-shore wind that comes in later in the day will mess it up, but get out there early.
After that, the pattern settles into a rhythm. We’ll see a few more good morning clean-ups. Tuesday morning, August 25th brings glassy 1ft ENE swell (267 energy). The Wednesday morning, August 26th has clean 1ft ENE swell (267 energy) with a cross-off wind. Thursday morning, August 27th has clean 2ft ENE swell (316 energy). And if you’re patient, Tuesday morning, September 1st has a clean, cross-off 2ft ENE swell (370 energy), and Wednesday morning, September 2nd serves up a glassy 1ft ENE swell (211 energy) that will be super fun and forgiving. Friday morning, September 4th finishes the run with a glassy 2ft ENE swell (346 energy).
A couple of these are worth waking up for, but the Thursday the 20th and Sunday the 23rd morning windows are the cream of the crop. Keep an eye on the wind, because those afternoons get chopped up quickly, especially with the risk of thunderstorms.
Be warned: this is a fairly consistent little spot, but on the days we don’t have any recommendations, there’s not much to write home about. That’s just the way it goes here occasionally.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 274 | 274 | 213 | 354 | 309 | 338 | 415 | 389 | 421 | 431 | 440 | 449 | 354 | 322 | 261 | 295 | 267 | 248 | 326 | 331 | 267 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:09PM0.41m | 8:16AM0.18m | 6:52PM0.40m | 9:13AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.39m | 10:12AM0.17m | 8:26PM0.39m | 11:15AM0.18m | 9:15PM0.39m | 12:22PM0.20m | 10:05PM0.39m | 1:03PM0.23m | 10:56PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58AM0.15m | 1:30AM0.07m | 11:19AM0.15m | 2:23AM0.08m | 11:40AM0.15m | 3:39AM0.09m | 12:02PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.10m | 12:26PM0.17m | 6:25AM0.11m | 1:01PM0.20m | 6:53AM0.12m | 2:07PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 6 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 274 | 274 | 213 | 354 | 309 | 338 | 415 | 389 | 421 | 431 | 440 | 449 | 354 | 322 | 261 | 295 | 267 | 248 | 326 | 331 | 267 |
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) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 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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