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Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.1° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,209 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Sep 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 26th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 26th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 26th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1209
795
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1064
831
659
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NW
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NW
Wind State
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High Tide
8:19PM1.51m
8:39AM1.64m
8:58PM1.54m
9:15AM1.69m
9:38PM1.54m
9:53AM1.71m
10:20PM1.53m
10:33AM1.69m
11:05PM1.50m
11:16AM1.65m
11:52PM1.45m
12:03PM1.59m
00:44AM1.38m
Low Tide
2:21AM0.11m
2:52PM0.12m
2:58AM0.09m
3:31PM0.06m
3:36AM0.09m
4:12PM0.03m
4:16AM0.13m
4:57PM0.04m
5:01AM0.21m
5:50PM0.08m
5:56AM0.31m
6:53PM0.14m
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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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