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Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 ADT
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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
1.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Fri night, min -2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Mon morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min -5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SE
1
ESE
1.2
SE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.4
SE
0.1
E
0.8
SSE
0.1
SE
2.5
E
3
E
1.8
E
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.1
SE
1.1
ESE
0.1
SE
Period(s) (?)9688877787121669998815713
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)246691691307927171221101050515695063281152081177
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
ENE
35
E
50
ENE
35
N
35
NW
30
NW
15
WNW
15
SW
40
SSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossonononononcrosscrosscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crossononcross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
1.83
9:58AM
1.68
10:20PM
1.85
10:43AM
1.66
11:02PM
1.83
11:29AM
1.61
11:46PM
1.78
12:18PM
1.54
12:33AM
1.70
1:11PM
1.45
1:25AM
1.61
2:14PM
1.36
2:27AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:23PM
0.09
3:57AM
0.15
4:03PM
0.10
4:41AM
0.12
4:45PM
0.16
5:30AM
0.14
5:34PM
0.25
6:27AM
0.18
6:32PM
0.37
7:33AM
0.23
7:44PM
0.47
8:43AM
0.26
9:01PM
0.54
9:51AM
0.26
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11
Sunset7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:34--7:35--7:36--
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Rain (mm)
----4102------------3-
Temp. °C0-123444214101-1-4-2-2012-3
Feels °C (?)-6-6-5-4-4-4-2-5-6-3-4-11-10-12-13-10-7-8-9-4-8
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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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