Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
11.4° C
3.6° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The surf forecast for Western Head Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
5
1.1
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
E
5
0.9
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SE
7
0.4
S
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
88
139
24
23
9
6
3
2
36
14
7
5
18
3
2
7
1
2
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
5
E
5
S
10
NW
10
W
15
S
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
S
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
30
SW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
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on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:17PM1.56m
9:53AM1.48m
9:54PM1.56m
10:28AM1.53m
10:30PM1.55m
11:02AM1.56m
11:06PM1.52m
11:36AM1.58m
11:43PM1.48m
12:12PM1.59m
00:23AM1.43m
12:50PM1.58m
1:07AM1.37m
Low Tide
3:32AM0.11m
3:42PM0.34m
4:05AM0.10m
4:20PM0.32m
4:38AM0.10m
5:00PM0.32m
5:13AM0.13m
5:43PM0.32m
5:50AM0.17m
6:32PM0.32m
6:34AM0.22m
7:28PM0.32m
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8:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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