Surf Forecasts:
Western Head Point surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with 79 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tue 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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79 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 33 | 36 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on |
High Tide | 10:39PM1.56m | 11:21AM1.46m | 11:18PM1.54m | 11:59AM1.45m | 11:55PM1.51m | 12:36PM1.44m | 00:31AM1.47m | 1:14PM1.45m | 1:10AM1.43m | 1:55PM1.47m | 1:55AM1.38m | 2:41PM1.49m | 2:49AM1.33m | 3:35PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:55AM0.19m | 4:58PM0.50m | 5:33AM0.24m | 5:40PM0.54m | 6:15AM0.28m | 6:30PM0.57m | 7:00AM0.31m | 7:28PM0.58m | 7:47AM0.33m | 8:27PM0.56m | 8:36AM0.34m | 9:24PM0.52m | 9:26AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
8:54 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 |
79 | 39 | 34 | 19 | 14 | 49 | 80 | 103 | 72 | 30 | 168 | 140 | 110 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 6 |
30 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 12 | E 3 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 6 | — | SE 11 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 7 | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SW 7 |
3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 10 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | E 6 | — | SE 2 | — | — | S 6 |
— | — | — | 4 | 5 | 33 | 36 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 44 | 167 | 4 | 6 | 31 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 122 | 1296 | 1086 | 1455 | 2554 | 484 | 15 | 120 | 4 | 419 | 484 | 4 | 4 | 120 | 127 | 122 | 3034 | 484 | 530 | 506 |
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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.











