Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(North Devon, UK)
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Surf Break: Westward Ho
| Name: | Westward Ho |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Westward Ho in North Devon is a reasonably exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the east. The ideal swell direction from the west northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Westward Ho 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 Westward Ho surf quality by season and Westward Ho surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Westward Ho |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Westward Ho:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Crow Point | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Saunton | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Downend Point | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Croyde | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bucks Mills | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Westward Ho: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 53 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 87 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 99 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 105 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 175 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Westward Ho: |
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| Closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 37 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 47 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Westward Ho: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 241 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 266 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 267 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 267 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 273 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Westward Ho: |
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| Closest city location | Appledore (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Northam (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bideford (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Braunton (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Fremington (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Westward Ho is Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales, 63 km (39 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Westward Ho is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 67 km (42 miles) away.
- Third is Plymouth Airport (PLH) in England, 70 km (43 miles) away.
- Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales is 73 km (45 miles) away.
- St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY) in England is the fifth nearest airport to Westward Ho and is 86 km (53 miles) away.
