Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 30 Mar 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
1.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 4th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 4th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 30th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 14mm) heaviest on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Mon afternoon, min -3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Thu night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Fri night, min -3°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
0.2
E
0.1
E
1.6
S
0.1
E
1.1
S
0.9
E
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.6
S
0.1
SE
1.4
ESE
1.2
SSW
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.1
SE
1.3
ESE
1.5
S
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)5711988666667966669566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9152010541612780314010863301437
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
40
SSW
30
WSW
5
NE
15
NE
25
E
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
E
20
SSE
30
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
1.69
8:00AM
1.67
8:30PM
1.76
8:44AM
1.70
9:06PM
1.79
9:25AM
1.70
9:42PM
1.78
10:06AM
1.68
10:17PM
1.74
10:46AM
1.64
10:53PM
1.68
11:26AM
1.57
11:29PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
0.10
2:13AM
0.27
2:26PM
0.09
2:55AM
0.19
3:05PM
0.11
3:33AM
0.14
3:41PM
0.17
4:08AM
0.12
4:13PM
0.24
4:40AM
0.12
4:44PM
0.32
5:12AM
0.16
5:14PM
0.41
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--
Sunset-7:42--7:43--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:49-
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
cloud
light snow
light snow
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1-2-11-------------14
Temp. °C5765221-1-2-2-2-2-2-100-2-16108
Feels °C (?)-3-1-13-3-1-2-6-8-7-7-8-8-6-3-5-9-7042
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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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