Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Canada – South Coast)
| Name: | Western Head Point |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Western Head Point on the South Coast is a sheltered reef and point break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast with some shelter here from north winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast.Surfers ride left hand point. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Western Head Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Western Head Point surf quality by season and Western Head Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Western Head Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Western Head Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Western Head Reef | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Scotts Bay | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | White Point Beach | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Summerville | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Cherry Hill | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Western Head Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Halifax Harbour Buoy | 72 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | La Have Bank Buoy | 108 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Northeast Channel Buoy | 132 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Jordan Basin Buoy | 165 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Maine Shelf Buoy | 172 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Western Head Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Liverpool Bay, Nova Scotia | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Liverpool, Nova Scotia | 5 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Mouton, Nova Scotia | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Riverport, La Have River, Nova Scotia | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Lockeport, Nova Scotia (2) | 27 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Western Head Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Ski Martock (Canada) | 73 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Wentworth (Canada) | 130 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Crabbe Mountain (Canada) | 186 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | New Hermon Mountain (United States) | 217 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Camden Snow Bowl (United States) | 221 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Western Head Point: |
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| Closest city location | Liverpool (Canada) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Bridgewater (Canada) | 28 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lunenburg (Canada) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Shelburne (Canada) | 36 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chester (Canada) | 44 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Western Head Point is Greenwood Airport (YZX) in Canada, 113 km (70 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Western Head Point is Shearwater (Halifax) Airport (YAW), also in Canada, 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Third is Halifax International Airport (YHZ) in Canada, 136 km (84 miles) away.
- Saint John (St. John) Airport (YSJ) in Canada is 177 km (110 miles) away.
- Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM), also in Canada is the fifth nearest airport to Western Head Point and is 237 km (147 miles) away.
