Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
17.8°C
2.2° 

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:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 424 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Night
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Night
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.7
SW
4
1.6
SE
9
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SW
6
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.2
E
9
0.6
SE
8
1
S
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.7
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
24
11
18
18
18
424
34
24
135
100
84
6
49
48
2
2
11
11
11
34
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
10
SW
5
ENE
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
S
20
S
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
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
10:27AM1.64m
10:42PM1.52m
Low Tide
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
4:06AM0.07m
4:36PM0.17m
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6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:39
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8:08
8:07
8:05
8:04
8:01
8:00
7:58
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Temp °C
23
24
21
23
24
19
23
25
21
22
22
19
21
21
19
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24
21
21
20
19
Feels °C
24
25
22
22
21
17
21
22
20
20
19
18
21
19
21
19
23
18
17
16
17
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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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