Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.7° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 5s period, SSE swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
1.5
SSE
5
2.5
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
8
10
11
23
12
26
27
26
20
34
22
28
30
29
18
18
101
0
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
N
15
ESE
5
W
5
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
NW
15
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
20
SSW
30
SE
25
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:36PM1.54m
11:47AM1.56m
00:19AM1.45m
12:27PM1.46m
1:03AM1.36m
1:08PM1.36m
1:50AM1.26m
1:54PM1.28m
2:45AM1.19m
2:50PM1.22m
3:52AM1.16m
4:02PM1.21m
Low Tide
5:49AM0.24m
6:21PM0.13m
6:32AM0.35m
7:07PM0.19m
7:22AM0.45m
7:58PM0.26m
8:17AM0.52m
8:52PM0.32m
9:13AM0.56m
9:47PM0.36m
10:08AM0.56m
10:41PM0.36m
clear
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6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:30
7:29
7:28
7:25
7:23
7:22
7:20
 mm
10
2
2
18
7
Temp °C
16
15
17
15
17
19
15
20
18
17
17
21
14
12
15
13
13
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16
Feels °C
12
12
14
14
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15
12
20
16
16
16
16
8
8
11
10
9
8
13
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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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