Western Head Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Western Head Point

Issued: 2 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
7.2° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E 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 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 9th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 9th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
PM
Night
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
S
5
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.6
SSE
4
1.2
S
6
0.1
E
6
1.2
S
7
1
S
8
0.4
N
4
0.9
E
7
1
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
26
16
11
29
14
15
11
101
1
0
0
6
74
112
41
16
8
14
201
169
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
15
S
25
SW
20
SW
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
E
15
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:55PM1.51m
12:36PM1.44m
00:31AM1.47m
1:14PM1.45m
1:10AM1.43m
1:55PM1.47m
1:55AM1.38m
2:41PM1.49m
2:49AM1.33m
3:35PM1.52m
3:55AM1.31m
4:35PM1.57m
5:08AM1.32m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.54m
6:15AM0.28m
6:30PM0.57m
7:00AM0.31m
7:28PM0.58m
7:47AM0.33m
8:27PM0.56m
8:36AM0.34m
9:24PM0.52m
9:26AM0.34m
10:21PM0.44m
10:20AM0.34m
11:19PM0.34m
11:17AM0.33m
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light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
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8:55
8:57
8:58
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
 mm
2
3
5
9
1
Temp °C
18
15
19
18
16
11
10
11
17
16
12
8
11
12
15
16
12
15
16
11
16
Feels °C
11
10
19
17
15
8
8
9
14
15
9
2
8
9
10
11
9
10
11
9
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.1
E
6
1.2
S
7
1
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
7
1
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
ESE
6
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
49
76
101
99
84
157
125
62
10
1
156
114
58
28
112
41
16
8
13
201
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
8
7
3
3
29
14
15
8
9
90
36
39
25
11
10
10
8
14
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.4
N
4
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
5
3
4
4
4
1
1
6
9
6
6
5
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
S
5
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
SSE
4
1.2
S
6
1.4
S
7
0.6
NNE
3
0.9
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.9
E
7
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
38
26
16
11
2
2
11
101
183
7
24
33
74
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1455
1722
484
4
120
127
484
412
412
446
4
127
830
506
0
504
504
0
506
530
127
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
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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