Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 02 May 2026 ADT
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Western Head Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
4.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.8
E
6
2.3
ESE
9
0.7
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
1.6
SSW
6
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
1.5
S
6
0.3
E
8
3
SSE
8
4
SSE
9
1.1
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
355
249
147
243
878
68
23
14
14
165
14
10
14
14
15
139
12
0
0
160
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
SSW
10
S
15
ESE
35
NNE
35
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
50
S
35
SW
20
WSW
cross
on
on
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:44AM1.59m
9:46PM1.67m
10:24AM1.57m
10:24PM1.63m
11:04AM1.53m
11:02PM1.58m
11:42AM1.48m
11:40PM1.53m
12:21PM1.43m
00:18AM1.48m
1:00PM1.39m
00:57AM1.44m
1:42PM1.36m
1:40AM1.39m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.36m
4:10AM0.11m
4:13PM0.41m
4:41AM0.15m
4:44PM0.46m
5:16AM0.21m
5:18PM0.52m
5:55AM0.28m
6:00PM0.57m
6:42AM0.34m
6:52PM0.62m
7:35AM0.39m
7:54PM0.65m
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cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
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6:09
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:01
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8:22
8:22
8:23
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
5
23
10
4
4
3
8
4
Temp °C
12
13
9
6
4
5
10
12
8
13
12
10
12
13
10
9
10
12
12
9
7
8
7
5
1
-4
-3
3
5
3
7
6
4
6
7
5
5
6
4
2
1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
2.3
ESE
9
1.1
S
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.7
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
486
355
249
57
37
878
230
23
14
14
14
14
6
14
14
28
14
12
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.3
S
12
0.7
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
4
7
7
7
26
68
7
5
5
5
5
6
4
15
5
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.1
SE
14
0.5
N
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
3
8
14
6
6
10
10
5
5
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
1.1
SE
8
1.8
E
6
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
WSW
4
1.3
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
7
1.7
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.6
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
1.5
S
6
2.1
S
7
3
SSE
8
4
SSE
9
3.5
S
10
Energy kJ
1
2
5
147
243
16
10
274
172
147
165
310
303
335
196
68
139
437
1044
2794
2184
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
4
120
412
504
489
484
868
504
650
2750
861
2151
2116
2394
484
1299
1296
484
1353
623
489
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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