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Wests and Seconds surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
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Wests and Seconds surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wests and Seconds sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wests and Seconds this week:
The surf forecast for Wests and Seconds over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wests and Seconds in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 2nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wests and Seconds over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | |
2682 | 2144 | 3717 | 1164 | 1447 | 1510 | 1496 | 710 | 604 | 447 | 678 | 711 | 506 | 1044 | 1249 | 3360 | 2576 | 1691 | 1162 | 653 | 564 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:35PM0.66m | 10:45AM1.17m | 10:47PM0.62m | 11:07AM1.18m | 10:54PM0.58m | 11:28AM1.17m | 10:56PM0.54m | 11:48AM1.15m | 10:47PM0.51m | 12:09PM1.11m | 10:17PM0.50m | 12:32PM1.06m | 12:59PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37AM0.42m | 6:00PM0.41m | 3:44AM0.39m | 6:32PM0.42m | 3:51AM0.38m | 7:07PM0.45m | 3:56AM0.37m | 7:48PM0.47m | 3:59AM0.36m | 8:51PM0.49m | 3:46AM0.39m | ||||||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
5:12 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | |
2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
5 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | — | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
— | — | 3717 | — | 1447 | 1510 | 1496 | 710 | 604 | 447 | 678 | 32 | 216 | 454 | 1249 | 3360 | 2576 | 1691 | 1162 | 653 | 564 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 614 | 794 | 198 | 143 | 125 | 66 | 143 | 13 | 1044 | 854 | — | — | — | — | 325 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 201 | 90 | 264 | 26 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2682 | 2144 | 1574 | 1164 | 1012 | 1029 | 993 | — | — | — | — | 711 | 506 | 882 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 627 | 235 | 235 | 633 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 478 | 581 | 581 | 0 | 408 | 599 |
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Information about the Wests and Seconds Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wests and Seconds provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wests and Seconds can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wests and Seconds 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 (Wests and Seconds) 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 Wests and Seconds 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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