Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 15 May 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
6.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 9PM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
10
1.8
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
13
1.3
SSW
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
1.2
SSW
6
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2195
526
294
212
152
12
5
1
0
0
7
15
7
97
6
6
103
8
12
8
5
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NW
20
W
25
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
25
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
10
W
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
W
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
7:54PM1.81m
8:32AM1.59m
8:43PM1.85m
9:24AM1.63m
9:33PM1.86m
10:18AM1.64m
10:25PM1.84m
11:12AM1.63m
11:17PM1.79m
12:06PM1.60m
00:10AM1.73m
1:02PM1.57m
1:05AM1.64m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.23m
2:30AM0.04m
2:34PM0.21m
3:20AM-0.03m
3:27PM0.22m
4:12AM-0.06m
4:22PM0.27m
5:08AM-0.05m
5:22PM0.33m
6:08AM-0.01m
6:30PM0.40m
7:11AM0.04m
7:39PM0.44m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
11
4
Temp °C
13
14
10
18
19
12
19
22
18
14
17
13
19
21
16
27
27
16
18
13
13
9
11
6
13
14
7
15
17
15
9
12
9
16
18
13
26
25
13
15
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
10
2.5
SSE
11
2
SSE
10
1.2
S
10
1
S
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
1.6
S
8
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.1
SSW
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
7
Energy kJ
2195
1568
794
262
162
11
5
334
187
98
74
43
30
30
20
21
21
21
140
8
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
1.8
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
90
526
235
212
152
12
1
6
4
15
7
6
6
6
8
8
12
5
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
9
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
294
90
34
7
3
5
10
5
8
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.8
SW
5
1.5
S
9
1.6
S
8
2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
7
1.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
28
357
339
486
1
1
2
41
97
87
75
103
85
257
139
231
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
484
511
513
484
507
4
4
4
4
868
504
1569
507
143
624
484
596
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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).

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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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