Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 5s period, SSE swell with 124 kJ wave energy.

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 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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)
0.5
E
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.8
S
5
1
S
5
1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
1.5
SSE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
16
18
32
55
66
43
30
13
11
12
4
7
8
124
60
7
7
7
6
6
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
40
S
25
WSW
30
SW
15
SW
15
W
30
WSW
20
SW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:23PM1.81m
9:12AM1.58m
9:18PM1.83m
10:08AM1.63m
10:11PM1.83m
11:02AM1.65m
11:04PM1.80m
11:55AM1.65m
11:57PM1.74m
12:46PM1.64m
00:48AM1.65m
1:36PM1.62m
1:41AM1.54m
Low Tide
2:20PM0.27m
3:08AM-0.07m
3:18PM0.26m
4:02AM-0.12m
4:15PM0.27m
4:57AM-0.12m
5:15PM0.30m
5:53AM-0.09m
6:18PM0.34m
6:49AM-0.04m
7:21PM0.36m
7:45AM0.03m
8:22PM0.36m
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
<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>
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:04
 mm
1
10
4
Temp °C
17
17
12
15
15
15
20
23
18
20
20
15
16
13
15
21
22
16
20
21
16
Feels °C
16
14
10
12
13
16
19
19
16
17
17
12
14
11
10
17
17
14
16
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
ESE
7
1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.3
E
6
0.4
S
10
1.3
SSW
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
Energy kJ
16
16
18
11
15
66
43
109
112
58
57
25
34
6
29
211
251
212
112
87
112
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
E
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
10
0.9
SE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
27
16
24
10
5
47
28
30
13
11
12
23
7
5
31
60
7
3
3
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
E
7
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
31
15
16
9
16
14
5
10
10
10
4
14
8
2
7
2
7
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.8
S
5
1
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
7
1.5
SSE
5
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
26
45
32
55
27
32
124
428
414
192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
2146
764
484
674
4
4
360
4
4
1043
120
1240
1058
504
489
446
4
446
489
608
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
5
5
4
5
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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