Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 8 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.0° C

Normal for this time of year

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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with 52 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
SE
16
0.7
SW
5
0.5
S
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
18
26
26
30
7
18
52
48
32
32
41
44
32
13
10
10
22
0
8
8
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSW
0
ESE
15
S
10
SW
5
WNW
15
S
10
WSW
5
SW
20
S
25
SE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
6:34PM1.70m
7:18AM1.46m
7:29PM1.76m
8:16AM1.53m
8:23PM1.81m
9:12AM1.58m
9:18PM1.83m
10:08AM1.63m
10:11PM1.83m
11:02AM1.65m
11:04PM1.80m
11:55AM1.65m
11:57PM1.74m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.32m
1:17AM0.11m
1:20PM0.29m
2:13AM0.01m
2:20PM0.27m
3:08AM-0.07m
3:18PM0.26m
4:02AM-0.12m
4:15PM0.27m
4:57AM-0.12m
5:15PM0.30m
5:53AM-0.09m
6:18PM0.34m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
<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>
9:00
9:01
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:02
9:04
 mm
17
Temp °C
18
19
13
12
13
11
14
14
12
18
17
14
17
17
16
21
22
18
19
18
14
Feels °C
18
19
12
10
12
9
13
12
10
16
16
15
16
16
15
18
17
16
16
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
7
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.9
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
S
8
0.2
ESE
6
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
167
86
149
86
60
41
31
52
48
32
32
34
103
112
92
64
3
11
23
57
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
E
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
9
0.1
E
5
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
18
57
17
17
30
21
18
18
14
7
9
41
44
32
13
6
10
14
7
1
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
18
18
26
26
6
7
21
21
2
1
27
1
10
10
14
5
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
4
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.4
SSW
3
1
S
8
0.7
SW
5
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
5
38
23
23
3
121
22
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
4
626
629
484
484
127
1282
3098
511
672
626
24
4
419
1237
4
1309
4
2158
2151
427
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
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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