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Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
12.3°C
0.6° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, E swell with 1,507 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
10
2
E
13
2
E
13
1.4
E
12
1
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
440
230
256
239
266
240
257
132
172
207
566
1248
1370
553
229
125
31
16
12
11
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
E
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
N
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:21PM1.23m
5:12AM1.32m
5:26PM1.27m
6:02AM1.42m
6:19PM1.34m
6:43AM1.53m
7:04PM1.41m
7:22AM1.63m
7:47PM1.47m
8:01AM1.71m
8:31PM1.52m
8:41AM1.75m
9:15PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:43PM0.37m
11:19AM0.48m
11:30PM0.33m
12:09PM0.38m
00:16AM0.27m
12:57PM0.26m
1:00AM0.22m
1:42PM0.14m
1:44AM0.17m
2:25PM0.04m
2:28AM0.14m
3:09PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
15
9
8
8
9
9
9
8
6
7
4
7
10
9
11
15
10
13
16
13
Feels °C
12
4
2
2
5
5
4
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-3
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1
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5
7
11
6
10
13
11
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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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