Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 27 Feb 2026 AST
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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
0.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 3rd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Point over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sat night, min -11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 32mm) on Wed afternoon. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min -13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SE
0.6
S
1.4
S
0.4
SSE
1
SSE
1
SSE
1
SSE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
ESE
0.5
E
0.3
ESE
0.4
SE
1.2
SW
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
Period(s) (?)1312103877778888510101212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)70030000118502911256524172222222221
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
20
SSE
15
S
5
W
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
SW
30
SW
15
SW
45
SSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
N
20
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:32PM
1.39
5:31AM
1.59
6:29PM
1.53
6:28AM
1.69
7:16PM
1.65
7:17AM
1.75
7:58PM
1.74
8:02AM
1.79
8:37PM
1.80
8:46AM
1.78
9:15PM
1.81
9:28AM
1.75
9:51PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:16AM
0.19
11:38PM
0.48
12:16PM
0.10
12:38AM
0.39
1:07PM
0.02
1:30AM
0.30
1:52PM
-0.03
2:15AM
0.23
2:33PM
-0.03
2:57AM
0.19
3:11PM
0.02
3:37AM
0.17
3:47PM
0.10
4:15AM
0.18
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--
Sunset-6:02--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:10-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
snow showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
snow showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
light snow
mod snow
Rain (mm)
---------------1517----
Temp. °C-4-1-3-13522-3-11-9-8-9-4067331-5
Feels °C (?)-10-7-8-7-23-2-1-9-19-17-14-15-13-5-4-2-2-1-3-12
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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 12 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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