Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
10.7° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 119 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
E
7
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
SE
3
1.1
SSE
5
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.5
E
6
1.5
S
9
0.1
E
8
0.5
S
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
4
0.3
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
2
8
69
4
4
16
0
1
5
26
5
5
19
19
25
16
26
35
3
15
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
S
20
SE
20
SSE
10
SW
10
NW
10
NW
15
W
5
N
15
SSE
10
SW
5
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
5
SSW
10
NE
10
ESE
0
ESE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
High Tide
3:21PM1.53m
3:42AM1.34m
4:17PM1.50m
4:51AM1.30m
5:12PM1.47m
5:55AM1.30m
6:03PM1.47m
6:49AM1.33m
6:50PM1.48m
7:36AM1.36m
7:35PM1.50m
8:19AM1.40m
8:18PM1.53m
9:01AM1.42m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.33m
10:18AM0.31m
11:03PM0.31m
11:07AM0.39m
11:54PM0.28m
11:58AM0.45m
00:42AM0.24m
12:48PM0.47m
1:28AM0.20m
1:34PM0.47m
2:09AM0.17m
2:15PM0.45m
2:48AM0.15m
part cloud
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
 mm
4
11
7
8
1
2
3
2
Temp °C
14
15
14
15
16
16
23
19
18
17
17
16
20
17
17
19
16
18
18
15
17
Feels °C
12
15
11
12
16
15
22
17
16
15
16
16
19
15
17
19
17
18
18
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
E
9
1.3
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1
S
7
1.5
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.3
SE
10
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
S
6
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
8
Energy kJ
15
23
9
2
109
114
94
347
373
274
165
89
5
16
35
16
27
16
29
215
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.3
ESE
3
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
10
0.5
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SW
7
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
4
0.4
E
5
Energy kJ
15
2
1
5
2
4
16
1
1
5
5
19
17
2
16
26
35
3
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
E
11
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
1
5
5
4
1
1
1
5
2
8
2
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
SE
3
1.1
SSE
5
0.5
S
3
0.8
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
8
1.1
S
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SW
5
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
3
8
69
5
26
147
127
49
19
25
4
1
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
862
987
484
591
608
4
4
4
4
2847
360
862
872
484
120
629
4
489
650
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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