Western Head Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Western Head Point

Issued: 2 pm 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
7.7° 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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 55 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 7th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Fri
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.8
SE
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
ENE
5
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
31
15
14
55
1
1
3
0
0
0
28
20
15
11
14
23
40
31
23
31
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
20
N
30
N
35
N
25
N
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:31AM1.47m
1:14PM1.45m
1:10AM1.43m
1:55PM1.47m
1:55AM1.38m
2:41PM1.49m
2:49AM1.33m
3:35PM1.52m
3:55AM1.31m
4:35PM1.57m
5:08AM1.32m
5:36PM1.63m
6:16AM1.38m
Low Tide
6:30PM0.57m
7:00AM0.31m
7:28PM0.58m
7:47AM0.33m
8:27PM0.56m
8:36AM0.34m
9:24PM0.52m
9:26AM0.34m
10:21PM0.44m
10:20AM0.34m
11:19PM0.34m
11:17AM0.33m
00:18AM0.23m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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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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8:57
8:58
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
 mm
3
2
1
Temp °C
18
15
10
10
12
13
16
15
9
12
10
20
24
19
22
25
23
15
14
14
22
Feels °C
17
13
6
7
8
12
13
14
2
5
3
17
21
17
20
24
23
13
12
13
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
E
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
E
6
0.4
SE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
99
78
109
85
43
4
1
191
151
102
32
28
20
15
11
6
23
40
31
23
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
E
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
E
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
3
31
15
14
14
8
1
3
25
30
27
21
10
20
8
14
5
1
10
11
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.3
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
SE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SW
6
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
3
4
4
4
1
1
11
6
3
13
6
4
5
2
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.8
SE
7
1.4
S
6
1.5
S
7
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.6
N
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
11
3
7
8
55
156
217
24
25
23
10
2
1
16
23
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
120
360
674
484
484
484
489
127
360
360
360
6
1295
4
360
1587
120
446
1294
446
120
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
9
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
7
6
7
8
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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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