Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
10.5° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 125 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
S
3
0.9
SSE
4
1.4
S
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
5
5
2
31
125
4
4
4
4
1
1
5
5
10
27
18
17
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
W
10
SW
10
NE
10
E
15
SE
10
S
10
SSE
25
S
15
NW
15
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:41AM1.54m
2:28PM1.58m
2:38AM1.43m
3:21PM1.53m
3:42AM1.34m
4:17PM1.50m
4:51AM1.30m
5:12PM1.47m
5:55AM1.30m
6:03PM1.47m
6:49AM1.33m
6:50PM1.48m
7:36AM1.36m
Low Tide
8:37AM0.12m
9:18PM0.35m
9:28AM0.21m
10:12PM0.33m
10:18AM0.31m
11:03PM0.31m
11:07AM0.39m
11:54PM0.28m
11:58AM0.45m
00:42AM0.24m
12:48PM0.47m
1:28AM0.20m
1:34PM0.47m
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
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9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:05
 mm
1
7
1
2
4
24
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
19
19
17
14
14
15
14
15
15
20
21
19
18
18
15
16
17
15
15
17
Feels °C
12
17
19
16
11
11
15
13
12
15
18
19
19
15
15
13
12
14
14
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SW
8
0.5
S
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
1.1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
S
7
1
S
9
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
197
211
177
92
44
14
24
1
2
82
68
75
61
158
143
94
71
37
16
66
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
3
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
23
6
6
1
1
1
1
5
5
1
1
2
1
1
1
5
5
5
9
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
6
1
1
6
5
5
1
5
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
19
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
S
3
0.9
SSE
4
1.4
S
6
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
18
2
31
125
1
2
2
10
27
91
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
4
4
122
127
892
650
545
590
4
4
4
4
4
419
504
511
2807
2149
513
868
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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