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Western Head Reef Surf Forecast
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Western Head Reef surf Forecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 12th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 12th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 12 days.
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 83 | 61 | 104 | 31 | 251 | 178 | 91 | 71 | 157 | 285 | 563 | 526 | 339 | 265 | 133 | 82 | 84 | 44 | 43 | 38 | 82 | 49 | 42 | 30 | 98 | 287 | 192 | 222 | 256 | 245 | 171 | 100 | 65 | 55 | 37 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:26PM 1.89 | 10:01AM 1.68 | 10:12PM 1.84 | 10:51AM 1.64 | 10:59PM 1.76 | 11:39AM 1.58 | 11:45PM 1.66 | 12:28PM 1.51 | 12:33AM 1.57 | 1:17PM 1.44 | 1:23AM 1.48 | 2:10PM 1.38 | 2:17AM 1.40 | 3:08PM 1.35 | 3:19AM 1.34 | 4:11PM 1.36 | 4:29AM 1.31 | 5:09PM 1.40 | 5:34AM 1.33 | 5:58PM 1.46 | 6:28AM 1.36 | 6:39PM 1.52 | 7:15AM 1.39 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:23PM 0.13 | 4:03AM -0.05 | 4:12PM 0.20 | 4:51AM -0.02 | 5:03PM 0.29 | 5:42AM 0.05 | 5:58PM 0.39 | 6:37AM 0.14 | 6:58PM 0.48 | 7:33AM 0.23 | 7:59PM 0.55 | 8:29AM 0.31 | 8:57PM 0.58 | 9:20AM 0.37 | 9:51PM 0.59 | 10:08AM 0.42 | 10:42PM 0.56 | 10:52AM 0.45 | 11:31PM 0.50 | 11:35AM 0.47 | 12:17AM 0.42 | 12:17PM 0.48 | 1:00AM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 |
| Sunset | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 3 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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 Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Western Head Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Lunenburg and Shelburne.
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