Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.6° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with 357 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The surf forecast for Western Head Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.7
SW
5
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.2
E
10
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
37
24
11
11
18
22
357
260
156
115
100
7
53
49
31
2
14
32
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
S
15
S
10
WSW
5
WSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
S
10
NW
5
W
15
S
10
WSW
10
S
20
S
15
ENE
10
WNW
15
SW
10
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
High Tide
6:41AM1.24m
6:46PM1.37m
7:26AM1.32m
7:31PM1.44m
8:06AM1.40m
8:12PM1.50m
8:43AM1.48m
8:49PM1.54m
9:18AM1.55m
9:26PM1.55m
9:53AM1.60m
10:04PM1.54m
Low Tide
00:17AM0.30m
12:30PM0.48m
1:05AM0.25m
1:18PM0.42m
1:47AM0.20m
2:00PM0.35m
2:24AM0.14m
2:40PM0.28m
2:58AM0.09m
3:18PM0.22m
3:32AM0.07m
3:56PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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