Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 8 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
10.5° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with 62 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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 afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSW
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.1
SE
11
1.8
S
7
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
7
6
6
6
17
6
5
1
8
5
0
62
0
1
1
1
1
5
5
12
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
W
10
NE
10
E
15
SE
10
SW
30
SSE
40
SSE
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:48AM1.65m
1:36PM1.62m
1:41AM1.54m
2:28PM1.58m
2:38AM1.43m
3:21PM1.53m
3:42AM1.34m
4:17PM1.50m
4:51AM1.30m
5:12PM1.47m
5:55AM1.30m
6:03PM1.47m
6:49AM1.33m
Low Tide
7:45AM0.03m
8:22PM0.36m
8:37AM0.12m
9:18PM0.35m
9:28AM0.21m
10:12PM0.33m
10:18AM0.31m
11:03PM0.31m
11:07AM0.39m
11:54PM0.28m
11:58AM0.45m
00:42AM0.24m
12:48PM0.47m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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<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
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
 mm
2
3
15
10
1
Temp °C
17
18
16
13
20
21
19
14
14
15
14
14
15
22
23
20
19
18
15
14
14
Feels °C
14
13
11
9
17
19
18
12
11
15
10
8
15
20
20
19
17
15
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.2
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SW
8
0.6
S
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
11
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.8
S
7
1
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.2
SSW
7
Energy kJ
264
212
281
203
220
126
92
43
15
35
1
2
62
164
134
106
68
99
46
43
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
7
7
6
22
6
6
1
1
1
5
2
77
1
1
1
1
18
10
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
6
1
1
6
5
1
5
2
1
5
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSW
4
1.3
S
6
1.8
S
7
0.5
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.7
SSE
6
Energy kJ
428
379
477
17
15
8
123
295
7
13
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
446
626
624
489
4
4
122
143
2119
510
484
629
4
4
44
4
4
120
360
1309
3324
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
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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