Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.1° 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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 6s period, SE swell with 518 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 2.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 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 Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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)
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SSE
3
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
S
9
3
SSW
9
0.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
39
16
7
13
8
22
12
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
0
0
0
4
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
30
W
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
NW
10
S
20
ESE
25
SSW
35
W
30
NW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:02AM1.65m
11:04PM1.80m
11:55AM1.65m
11:57PM1.74m
12:46PM1.64m
00:48AM1.65m
1:36PM1.62m
1:41AM1.54m
2:28PM1.58m
2:38AM1.43m
3:21PM1.53m
3:42AM1.34m
4:17PM1.50m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.30m
5:53AM-0.09m
6:18PM0.34m
6:49AM-0.04m
7:21PM0.36m
7:45AM0.03m
8:22PM0.36m
8:37AM0.12m
9:18PM0.35m
9:28AM0.21m
10:12PM0.33m
10:18AM0.31m
11:03PM0.31m
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part cloud
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light rain
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
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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
5:35
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9:02
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
 mm
2
1
2
20
15
Temp °C
20
19
14
14
13
15
20
21
16
19
18
15
19
20
17
13
12
13
15
18
17
Feels °C
17
15
11
12
11
13
16
16
13
13
12
11
16
17
16
12
9
7
10
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.3
E
6
1.3
S
7
0.4
ESE
6
1.2
S
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
1.1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.7
S
9
2.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
Energy kJ
78
39
16
38
36
7
161
12
163
7
6
157
89
60
36
24
76
731
225
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.1
SE
14
0.6
ESE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
41
10
23
7
13
8
22
7
7
2
6
6
6
6
17
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
10
15
5
8
8
7
2
3
2
5
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
0.6
S
4
0.4
SE
3
1
SSE
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
8
0.4
SSE
3
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
S
9
3
SSW
9
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
96
12
2
105
240
222
288
226
298
307
3
823
1051
1361
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
4
446
419
2158
1047
489
489
446
446
904
1478
629
4
4
120
892
618
484
484
446
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
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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