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Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
11.8°C
0.4° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, E swell with 1,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s 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 2.3m 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 24th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 24th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 24th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
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Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
13
2.2
E
13
1.8
E
12
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
7
0.2
NNE
4
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.9
SW
4
1.4
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.1
E
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1796
1507
900
465
317
94
41
28
12
11
6
6
1
2
33
21
9
28
110
80
4
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
N
10
NW
10
W
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:47PM1.47m
8:01AM1.71m
8:31PM1.52m
8:41AM1.75m
9:15PM1.55m
9:24AM1.76m
10:03PM1.55m
10:10AM1.74m
10:52PM1.53m
10:58AM1.69m
11:44PM1.50m
11:50AM1.63m
00:39AM1.45m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.14m
1:44AM0.17m
2:25PM0.04m
2:28AM0.14m
3:09PM-0.03m
3:12AM0.15m
3:54PM-0.05m
3:59AM0.20m
4:43PM-0.04m
4:51AM0.27m
5:40PM0.01m
5:53AM0.36m
6:46PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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9
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12
15
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14
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5
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Feels °C
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11
6
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7
-1
1
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4
1
1
4
2
7
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7
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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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