Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
11.7° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 108 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.1
SE
11
0.6
S
6
0.2
E
6
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
16
16
35
32
33
43
29
34
34
34
65
101
4
24
3
27
16
12
7
7
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
SE
5
NE
15
ESE
5
SW
5
ENE
10
SE
10
W
10
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
25
SW
35
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNE
5
NNE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
7:35PM1.50m
8:19AM1.40m
8:18PM1.53m
9:01AM1.42m
8:59PM1.55m
9:41AM1.44m
9:40PM1.56m
10:21AM1.46m
10:18PM1.56m
10:58AM1.47m
10:55PM1.55m
11:33AM1.49m
11:31PM1.52m
Low Tide
2:09AM0.17m
2:15PM0.45m
2:48AM0.15m
2:52PM0.44m
3:24AM0.14m
3:27PM0.43m
3:59AM0.14m
4:02PM0.43m
4:33AM0.15m
4:40PM0.44m
5:09AM0.17m
5:22PM0.45m
5:45AM0.19m
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
<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
9:04
9:04
 mm
1
5
4
Temp °C
19
17
18
17
14
16
19
18
24
24
20
15
15
15
30
31
25
21
23
20
21
Feels °C
20
18
18
16
13
16
18
17
22
20
18
12
11
13
29
27
24
19
20
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SSW
5
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
1.2
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
13
13
28
28
18
18
50
26
15
34
17
9
9
103
82
70
36
27
18
8
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.2
E
5
0.4
SE
10
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
6
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
17
8
16
35
32
33
43
29
34
2
34
2
1
4
1
10
27
16
12
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
16
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
4
16
2
2
2
2
5
4
1
1
1
5
3
4
4
4
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
5
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
34
29
65
101
24
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
697
4
4
1120
6
122
2040
4
6
2226
1058
845
484
626
4
1296
4
672
2807
2116
1295
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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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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