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Western Head Reef ratings
Quality on a good day: 3.0
Consistency of surf: 3.0
Difficulty level: 3.0
Crowds: 4.0

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Western Head Reef Surf Forecast / Canada – South Coast / Canada

6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 19 pm Wednesday 15 Feb 2012

Western Head Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Wave Energy Map See all maps
Largest waves (m) & direction (?) 0.3
E
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.4
E
0.6
E
0.6
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0.5
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0.1
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0.1
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2.4
E
3.0
ENE
1.9
NNE
0.7
NE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
Period (s) (?) 6 8 7 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 8 7 8 8 10
Surfscale
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Max-energy 6 44 55 38 75 75 52 31 17 7 2 2 396 880 372 58 10 4
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE 10
NNE 5
N 5
SSE 15
SSE 25
SSE 25
WNW 30
WNW 30
W 25
WNW 10
WSW 10
ESE 55
ENE 45
N 45
NNW 35
NW 30
NW 25
WNW
Wind State (?) off off off glass cross-
on
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cross cross-
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off cross-
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Key to wind character - offshore winds at Western Head Reef blow from the NNE
onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
1.54

3:40PM
1.32
3:59AM
1.53

5:02PM
1.39

5:11AM
1.58
6:04PM
1.49

6:08AM
1.65
6:53PM
1.59

6:58AM
1.71
7:36PM
1.68

7:43AM
1.75

Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
0.43
9:52AM
0.24

10:09PM
0.45
10:56AM
0.19

11:16PM
0.43
11:56AM
0.13

12:17AM
0.37
12:49PM
0.06

1:10AM
0.30
1:35PM
0.02

1:56AM
0.25

2:17PM
0.01
 

Note: the tide data above is for Liverpool Bay, Nova Scotia which is 5 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Western Head Reef. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph.

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Today's Western Head Reef sea temperature is 2.4 °C (Statistics for 15 Feb 1981-2005 - mean: 1.9 max: 3.6 min: 0.9 °C)

Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night Icy conditions (max 6°C on Wed night, min 0°C on Fri night) Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night) Days 3-6 Weather Summary: A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sun night Icy conditions (max 2°C on Sun night, min -7°C on Tue morning) Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the N by Mon afternoon)
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  part cloud clear part cloud part cloud part cloud part cloud rain showers clear clear clear part cloud part cloud mod snow light snow light snow part cloud clear clear
Summary some clouds clear some clouds some clouds some clouds some clouds rain shwrs clear clear clear some clouds some clouds mod. snow light snow light snow some clouds clear clear
Rain (mm) - - - - - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - -
High °C 6 2 4 3 4 5 5 3 3 0 0 1 2 0 1 -1 -6 -5
Low °C 2 1 4 1 2 5 0 0 2 -2 -2 1 1 -1 0 -6 -7 -6
Chill °C (?) 4 -1 2 0 0 1 0 -2 -2 -6 -4 -1 -6 -8 -7 -9 -15 -13
Sunrise - 7:16 - - 7:15 - - 7:13 - - 7:11 - - 7:11 - - 7:09 -
Sunset - - 17:49 - - 17:50 - - 17:51 - - 17:52 - - 17:53 - - 17:54
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Information about the Western Head Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Western Head Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Western Head Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Western Head Reef 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 (Western Head Reef) 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 Western Head Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Western Head Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast, consider staying in Liverpool which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Lunenburg and Shelburne.