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 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 507 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The surf forecast for Western Head Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
2
0
0
2
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)
0.4
SSW
3
1
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.6
SE
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.9
S
8
1.2
E
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
36
20
21
6
4
4
4
14
7
1
1
0
128
507
326
329
341
150
88
26
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
20
N
25
NE
15
E
15
NNE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:59AM1.45m
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
Low Tide
5:40PM0.54m
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
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
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
 mm
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
17
20
15
19
16
14
12
12
12
15
16
11
11
11
9
15
13
11
12
14
11
Feels °C
12
15
10
18
14
12
9
9
9
13
17
8
7
7
6
10
8
6
7
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
SE
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
6
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
1.7
E
8
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
1.5
E
8
1.2
E
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
14
49
76
101
99
98
173
96
14
7
1
164
90
71
341
15
8
263
150
45
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.5
SSW
4
0.2
E
6
0.6
S
11
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.5
S
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
SW
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
9
8
7
11
3
85
4
4
29
1
1
56
37
27
15
9
2
14
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
7
0.1
SW
5
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
6
0.4
SW
8
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
15
1
1
3
3
4
4
1
9
1
20
8
6
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
1
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
S
4
1.3
S
6
1.5
S
7
0.5
NNE
3
1.1
NE
5
1.2
E
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1
E
7
0.6
E
6
Energy kJ
3
36
20
21
6
2
4
13
137
243
5
47
128
507
326
329
341
88
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1455
1722
484
4
120
127
484
412
412
446
4
127
830
506
0
504
504
0
506
530
127
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
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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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