Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
9.4° 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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
5
1.5
SSE
6
1
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
0
88
42
36
28
26
18
10
8
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
NE
15
WNW
20
W
15
W
10
WSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
25
SW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
2:28PM1.58m
2:38AM1.43m
Low Tide
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
9:18PM0.35m
9:28AM0.21m
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5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
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9:02
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:05
 mm
2
15
1
Temp °C
14
13
21
23
18
21
22
16
14
13
15
19
21
17
21
21
17
20
20
16
17
Feels °C
12
12
19
19
15
18
18
13
12
11
13
17
18
14
18
17
16
17
16
12
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
1.5
SSE
6
1
ESE
6
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.2
E
6
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.2
E
7
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
0.1
E
7
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
Energy kJ
24
187
88
165
134
81
26
34
23
45
3
222
241
186
140
3
259
193
1
137
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
S
8
0.7
SE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.1
SE
16
0.4
E
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
12
51
90
42
36
28
10
16
11
8
8
7
1
1
1
6
4
1
6
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
E
7
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
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
E
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
29
23
10
10
23
10
8
2
7
7
7
3
6
6
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
5
1.5
SSW
8
0.3
WNW
2
1
S
8
0.7
SSW
4
1.6
S
7
1.4
SW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
9
0.2
WNW
2
1.3
SSW
8
Energy kJ
62
306
1
118
18
240
266
353
176
455
1
211
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
513
629
4
120
4
4
419
4
2158
427
489
489
419
4
4
446
4
4
799
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
5
4
4
4
5
5
9
6
5
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).

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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