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Western Head Point Surf Forecast
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Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
4.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 5 | S 6 | ESE 9 | S 6 | |
968 | 727 | 639 | 760 | 629 | 530 | 554 | 464 | 329 | 185 | 84 | 76 | 51 | 52 | 49 | 52 | 38 | 78 | 165 | 28 | 92 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:23AM1.59m | 8:33PM1.72m | 9:04AM1.60m | 9:09PM1.70m | 9:44AM1.59m | 9:46PM1.67m | 10:24AM1.57m | 10:24PM1.63m | 11:04AM1.53m | 11:02PM1.58m | 11:42AM1.48m | 11:40PM1.53m | 12:21PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29AM0.16m | 2:35PM0.27m | 3:06AM0.12m | 3:10PM0.31m | 3:38AM0.10m | 3:43PM0.36m | 4:10AM0.11m | 4:13PM0.41m | 4:41AM0.15m | 4:44PM0.46m | 5:16AM0.21m | 5:18PM0.52m | 5:55AM0.28m | 6:00PM0.57m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — |
 | 8:17 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 |
— | — | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
-3 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 968 | 727 | — | — | 629 | 530 | 554 | 464 | 329 | 185 | 84 | 76 | 51 | 194 | 129 | 115 | 38 | 40 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 13 | SSW 5 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 71 | 34 | 7 | 17 | 79 | 51 | 43 | 52 | 49 | 52 | 5 | 5 | — | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — | SE 13 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 18 | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | S 6 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 639 | 760 | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 25 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 17 | 197 | 77 | 78 | 165 | 106 | 92 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 506 | 484 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 360 | 4 | 0 | 484 | 4 | 360 | 446 | 446 | 2231 | 1304 | 650 | 1294 | 1043 |
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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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