Western Head Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Western Head Point

Issued: 8 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
7.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Western Head Point surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 61 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 7th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.9
SSW
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.9
S
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.5
SW
6
0.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
12
10
31
15
4
1
43
1
1
0
0
0
18
20
13
6
6
8
15
13
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
15
S
20
SSW
15
SW
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
10
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
N
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:55PM1.51m
12:36PM1.44m
00:31AM1.47m
1:14PM1.45m
1:10AM1.43m
1:55PM1.47m
1:55AM1.38m
2:41PM1.49m
2:49AM1.33m
3:35PM1.52m
3:55AM1.31m
4:35PM1.57m
5:08AM1.32m
5:36PM1.63m
Low Tide
6:15AM0.28m
6:30PM0.57m
7:00AM0.31m
7:28PM0.58m
7:47AM0.33m
8:27PM0.56m
8:36AM0.34m
9:24PM0.52m
9:26AM0.34m
10:21PM0.44m
10:20AM0.34m
11:19PM0.34m
11:17AM0.33m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
 mm
2
4
1
1
Temp °C
14
19
17
15
11
10
12
14
18
10
15
18
14
22
24
21
25
21
15
24
27
Feels °C
10
19
15
13
8
7
10
12
17
5
9
11
11
18
20
19
24
19
13
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.4
SE
9
1
SSE
6
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
76
101
99
81
128
116
22
85
113
134
90
44
31
19
15
9
3
3
8
10
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.3
S
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SW
5
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SW
6
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
7
3
3
31
15
4
1
10
1
1
36
42
26
18
20
6
6
6
8
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
7
0.3
ENE
3
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
9
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SW
4
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
1
5
3
4
4
2
1
2
31
11
3
13
6
5
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
E
8
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
SSW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
28
12
10
18
2
3
105
43
71
11
34
21
20
1
2
15
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
484
4
120
360
507
484
484
484
4
127
360
3048
4
15
360
122
697
2807
446
1296
1296
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
9
9
8
7
8
8
9
6
9
9
9
6
5
7
8
7
6
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Information about the Western Head Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Western Head Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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