Western Head Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Western Head Point

Issued: 2 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
7.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Jun 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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)
0.3
SE
10
0.2
E
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SSW
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
S
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.8
NNE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
SW
4
0.4
ESE
9
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
4
55
55
1
1
0
0
0
0
7
53
53
50
30
15
9
9
30
47
33
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ESE
15
S
20
SW
25
SW
20
N
25
N
30
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
10
W
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:14PM1.45m
1:10AM1.43m
1:55PM1.47m
1:55AM1.38m
2:41PM1.49m
2:49AM1.33m
3:35PM1.52m
3:55AM1.31m
4:35PM1.57m
5:08AM1.32m
5:36PM1.63m
6:16AM1.38m
6:34PM1.70m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.58m
7:47AM0.33m
8:27PM0.56m
8:36AM0.34m
9:24PM0.52m
9:26AM0.34m
10:21PM0.44m
10:20AM0.34m
11:19PM0.34m
11:17AM0.33m
00:18AM0.23m
12:18PM0.32m
1:17AM0.11m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<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>
8:58
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
10
10
12
18
20
17
8
12
10
20
24
21
25
26
21
24
25
22
18
17
15
Feels °C
6
6
9
15
17
16
2
5
3
17
21
20
24
23
20
23
23
21
17
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
S
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.1
E
6
1.2
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
S
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
NE
5
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
136
151
43
81
1
150
89
93
28
13
7
53
53
50
30
15
9
8
30
32
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.2
E
7
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
E
6
0.5
SW
7
0.7
SSW
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
15
4
14
16
1
23
59
12
6
11
7
29
16
17
6
6
9
6
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
S
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
S
7
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SW
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
4
4
1
4
37
9
15
2
10
2
5
1
2
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SSW
6
1.7
S
7
0.4
N
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
SSW
2
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
Energy kJ
10
7
55
55
262
2
25
33
21
33
2
2
7
9
20
47
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
650
504
504
484
489
120
360
360
489
2744
2749
6
6
446
6
446
446
120
120
446
412
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)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
7
8
5
7
5
6
6
5
7
5
6
5
6
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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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