Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.5° 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 28 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 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 24th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SE
3
0.7
S
6
0.4
SE
4
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
S
2
0.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
13
8
3
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
0
4
1
5
6
1
13
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
5
SW
25
SSW
15
SSE
45
SSE
35
WSW
25
NW
10
NNW
25
SSW
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
High Tide
11:55AM1.65m
11:57PM1.74m
12:46PM1.64m
00:48AM1.65m
1:36PM1.62m
1:41AM1.54m
2:28PM1.58m
2:38AM1.43m
3:21PM1.53m
3:42AM1.34m
4:17PM1.50m
4:51AM1.30m
5:12PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:18PM0.34m
6:49AM-0.04m
7:21PM0.36m
7:45AM0.03m
8:22PM0.36m
8:37AM0.12m
9:18PM0.35m
9:28AM0.21m
10:12PM0.33m
10:18AM0.31m
11:03PM0.31m
11:07AM0.39m
11:54PM0.28m
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
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>
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:05
 mm
3
14
10
Temp °C
16
15
14
20
21
16
18
19
16
14
14
13
16
15
14
15
16
15
20
21
19
Feels °C
14
13
11
16
17
13
14
14
12
11
9
11
13
10
11
9
10
8
19
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
7
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
1.3
S
7
0.2
E
6
1.2
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
0.1
SE
12
1.3
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
38
13
7
149
3
187
202
6
234
151
120
70
24
15
9
26
171
202
77
41
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
SE
14
0.4
S
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
S
6
0.4
SE
4
0.1
E
9
0.3
NE
4
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
S
7
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
7
10
8
25
7
7
7
1
6
6
6
6
16
14
13
4
1
3
32
16
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
14
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
5
8
3
2
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
3
5
6
15
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
1
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.5
S
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
8
1.9
SW
8
0.3
NW
2
0.4
SE
3
0.7
S
6
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.3
S
2
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
19
106
247
258
344
344
299
467
1
2
39
12
26
1
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
446
1240
1120
489
489
446
446
904
629
608
4
4
4
120
522
484
484
626
4
4
360
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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