
Surf Forecasts:
Westfalia surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Westfalia over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a fair run of surf on the cards, but the opening days are a bit mixed. The water temperature is sitting at 84°F – that’s about 0.7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so pretty average, nothing wild.
The first sign of life is Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy – just a light NNW breeze at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (381). It’s a nice, manageable size for a beginner spot like this, and conditions will be smooth. The afternoon sees the wind shift to a light cross-on, which will mess the surface up a bit, so get on it early.
Wednesday morning the 12th offers a bit more push with 6ft from the ENE, but the period bumps up to 10 seconds. The wind is light cross-shore, which isn't perfect, but it’s not a deal-breaker. The energy is ramping up (609). By the afternoon, onshore winds and a risk of t-storms turn it messy.
Thursday the 13th is a good call. Morning and afternoon both have glassy conditions with a 5ft and 5ft ENE swell (9 seconds). The energy is moderate (407 and 339). This is your classic, clean, fun size for a beginner-friendly wave. No crowds mentioned, but it’s a fairly consistent spot, so you might have some company.
Friday the 14th is smaller, dropping to 4ft, but it’s clean with a light cross-off wind in the morning. The afternoon goes cross-on and gets a bit lumpy.
Now, the weekend brings a change. Saturday the 15th sees the swell jump to 7ft (10 seconds) in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon. The energy gets strong (798 and 1024). The wind is cross-shore in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon, so it’s not going to be the cleanest. This is getting a bit much for beginners, but for a stronger paddler, it’s okay.
Sunday the 16th is the standout. The morning has a solid 10ft swell from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off at 3 mph, so the wave faces will be clean. The energy is very strong (1913). This is an expert-only wave – too big for the average punter. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind picks up to 9 mph, still cross-off, so it’s still clean but a bit more manageable.
The following week sees a steady drop in size. Monday the 17th is still big (8ft) but with cross-shore winds, and the afternoon turns into a rainy, choppy mess. Tuesday the 18th is a good reset: 5ft from the ENE, glassy in the morning, clean and fun. The rest of the week is all in the 4ft to 5ft range, with a mix of cross and cross-on winds, and plenty of afternoon poor conditions. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are mostly write-offs in the afternoon.
The real highlight is the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. It’s a glassy 5ft from the NE. Clean, small, and perfect for a beginner session. The energy is weak (288), but the conditions will be beautiful.
The last few days, from the 23rd to the 26th, are a similar story. The mornings offer the best chance, with the 26th of August Wednesday morning looking clean with a 5ft ENE swell and a light cross-off wind. The afternoons are consistently poor.
So, if you’re after the best, you’ve got two windows: glassy mornings on the 13th of August for a clean, fun size, or the clean, big-wave session on the morning of the 16th of August for experts only. For a smaller, clean hit, the 22nd of August morning is your ticket.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 181mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 |
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381 | 309 | 362 | 609 | 508 | 469 | 407 | 339 | 202 | 207 | 230 | 322 | 798 | 1024 | 1798 | 1913 | 1442 | 1289 | 1093 | 794 | 535 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:51AM0.20m | 10:32PM0.47m | 12:40PM0.24m | 11:33PM0.45m | 1:26PM0.30m | 00:34AM0.42m | 2:09PM0.35m | 1:36AM0.38m | 2:50PM0.39m | 2:40AM0.34m | 3:30PM0.41m | 3:50AM0.30m | 4:09PM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.19m | 6:38AM0.06m | 4:09PM0.22m | 7:23AM0.08m | 6:43PM0.22m | 8:02AM0.10m | 8:15PM0.20m | 8:39AM0.11m | 9:22PM0.16m | 9:13AM0.13m | 10:19PM0.13m | 9:44AM0.14m | 11:09PM0.10m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 27 | 99 | 2 | 31 | 34 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 |
381 | 309 | 362 | 609 | 508 | 469 | 407 | 339 | 202 | 207 | 230 | 322 | 798 | 1024 | 1798 | 1913 | 1442 | 1289 | 1093 | 794 | 535 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 121 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 121 | 0 |
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Information about the Westfalia Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Westfalia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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