Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 AST
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Western Head Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
3.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 8th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Sat morning, min -12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Wed night, min -12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
E
0.3
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
1.2
SE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)1010101110101015131312121211116888109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3231313751313042575129724321211165732201715
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
25
W
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
N
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
20
SE
20
SSE
15
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39AM
1.82
8:30PM
1.65
8:31AM
1.84
9:21PM
1.70
9:21AM
1.83
10:09PM
1.72
10:10AM
1.78
10:55PM
1.71
10:58AM
1.70
11:40PM
1.68
11:45AM
1.59
12:23AM
1.63
12:34PM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:44AM
0.29
2:24PM
-0.14
2:39AM
0.27
3:14PM
-0.15
3:32AM
0.28
4:03PM
-0.12
4:26AM
0.31
4:52PM
-0.06
5:22AM
0.34
5:41PM
0.04
6:18AM
0.37
6:30PM
0.16
7:12AM
0.38
7:18PM
0.28
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Fri
09
Sunrise-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52-
Sunset--4:52--4:52--4:53--4:54--4:55--4:57--4:58
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light snow
light snow
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------12-----
Temp. °C-6-4-5-8-7-6-9-11-10-9-40236755314
Feels °C (?)-14-12-14-14-12-12-16-20-18-13-9-5-3-211-1-2-3-30
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The above surf forecast table for Western Head Point 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 Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Western Head Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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 Point, 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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