Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.7° 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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 149 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
4
1
S
5
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.6
SE
4
1.5
S
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
18
19
53
83
44
31
25
15
7
16
8
10
149
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
15
SE
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
SW
15
SSW
5
W
10
S
15
SE
25
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
W
15
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:23PM1.81m
9:12AM1.58m
9:18PM1.83m
10:08AM1.63m
10:11PM1.83m
11:02AM1.65m
11:04PM1.80m
11:55AM1.65m
11:57PM1.74m
12:46PM1.64m
00:48AM1.65m
1:36PM1.62m
1:41AM1.54m
Low Tide
3:08AM-0.07m
3:18PM0.26m
4:02AM-0.12m
4:15PM0.27m
4:57AM-0.12m
5:15PM0.30m
5:53AM-0.09m
6:18PM0.34m
6:49AM-0.04m
7:21PM0.36m
7:45AM0.03m
8:22PM0.36m
8:37AM0.12m
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:04
 mm
1
1
7
5
Temp °C
15
12
15
14
15
22
23
18
20
21
15
14
13
15
18
20
16
20
21
16
19
Feels °C
13
10
13
14
14
20
19
15
17
17
12
13
11
13
14
15
13
16
16
13
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
ESE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.1
SE
14
1.6
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
Energy kJ
16
18
10
11
83
44
131
116
80
57
35
34
23
8
323
257
210
144
118
158
116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
16
24
15
5
36
32
31
25
15
7
23
8
8
2
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.2
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
18
16
9
2
5
5
10
10
4
16
11
8
2
2
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
4
1
S
5
0.8
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
2
0.6
SE
4
1.5
S
6
2.1
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
21
19
53
49
256
1
10
149
555
418
309
316
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
2330
629
484
672
618
4
360
4
4
446
4
3048
484
484
489
446
446
446
624
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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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