
Surf Forecasts:
Wests and Seconds surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wests and Seconds in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wests and Seconds over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1356 | 1025 | 1075 | 754 | 580 | 465 | 1327 | 1871 | 2686 | 2454 | 3030 | 5573 | 1983 | 1299 | 700 | 969 | 612 | 561 | 1222 | 2715 | 1771 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44AM1.14m | 00:04AM0.57m | 11:12AM1.14m | 00:17AM0.60m | 11:39AM1.11m | 00:30AM0.64m | 12:05PM1.07m | 00:45AM0.69m | 12:28PM0.99m | 1:03AM0.74m | 12:46PM0.89m | 1:27AM0.80m | 12:52PM0.78m | 2:02AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.22m | 4:07AM0.44m | 6:36PM0.24m | 4:42AM0.43m | 6:52PM0.28m | 5:17AM0.42m | 7:06PM0.33m | 5:52AM0.43m | 7:15PM0.38m | 6:31AM0.47m | 7:19PM0.43m | 7:17AM0.53m | 7:12PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 15 | SE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
1356 | 1025 | 1075 | 754 | 580 | 465 | 1327 | 1871 | 2686 | 22 | 8 | 5573 | 1983 | 1299 | 700 | 969 | 612 | 561 | 1222 | 2715 | 1771 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SSW 18 | S 26 | S 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
— | 348 | 11 | 45 | 85 | 295 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 246 | 13 | 17 | 516 | 687 | 9 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 26 | SSW 24 | SSE 10 | WSW 5 | — | — |
— | — | 11 | 90 | 147 | 26 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 55 | 36 | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | — | 23 | 2454 | 3030 | 3369 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 17 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 0 | 581 | 581 | 581 | 235 | 0 | 178 | 117 | 376 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 235 |
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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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