Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.6° C
4.9° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
8
1.6
S
8
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.1
SE
13
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.2
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.3
SE
9
1
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
0
67
67
0
0
7
0
71
112
73
79
7
16
26
51
50
43
12
57
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
W
5
NNE
15
SSE
10
SW
5
NE
10
SSE
5
NE
15
NE
15
E
5
NW
5
WNW
20
SSW
10
W
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
SE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:23PM1.35m
5:18AM1.21m
5:24PM1.34m
6:19AM1.23m
6:21PM1.37m
7:10AM1.28m
7:11PM1.42m
7:55AM1.33m
7:56PM1.48m
8:36AM1.39m
8:38PM1.53m
9:16AM1.44m
9:17PM1.56m
Low Tide
11:13PM0.29m
11:20AM0.50m
00:04AM0.28m
12:13PM0.51m
00:54AM0.25m
1:03PM0.49m
1:40AM0.21m
1:47PM0.45m
2:21AM0.17m
2:27PM0.40m
2:58AM0.14m
3:05PM0.36m
rain showers
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5:56
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8:52
8:51
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8:49
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8:45
 mm
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2
16
18
Temp °C
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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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