Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.2° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 565 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.8
SSE
4
0.3
E
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
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SE
7
2.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
64
32
38
26
16
10
25
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
14
565
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
35
SSW
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SE
15
SSE
30
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:28PM1.58m
2:38AM1.43m
3:21PM1.53m
Low Tide
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
9:18PM0.35m
9:28AM0.21m
10:12PM0.33m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
<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>
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:05
 mm
5
1
31
Temp °C
21
23
19
21
21
18
16
14
16
21
21
17
20
20
16
16
16
13
13
13
10
Feels °C
19
20
16
19
17
15
15
12
12
17
16
14
16
15
13
13
12
10
10
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
1.1
S
8
1
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
E
6
1.3
S
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
13
1.2
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
1.2
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
S
8
1.4
S
8
Energy kJ
94
165
140
81
26
23
38
16
7
154
3
7
210
6
6
159
146
116
77
54
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
7
0.1
SE
16
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.4
S
10
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
31
64
32
38
10
16
10
8
8
3
7
1
7
1
1
6
32
1
1
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
24
5
10
10
9
8
8
1
7
1
1
6
6
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
SE
3
0.8
SSE
4
1.2
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.6
SW
8
0.4
SE
7
2.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
344
143
32
4
25
159
233
197
218
409
320
176
310
315
346
14
565
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
4
4
4
4
446
4
2146
2158
489
489
412
446
446
446
626
610
4
4
4
529
446
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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