Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.8° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SE swell with 85 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SSW
6
0.8
S
4
1
S
5
1.4
SSE
7
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
E
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
15
10
4
15
10
20
45
0
4
8
8
22
19
49
52
20
27
41
27
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
E
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
E
10
NW
5
ENE
15
S
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
High Tide
9:23PM1.70m
9:51AM1.74m
10:08PM1.67m
10:30AM1.71m
10:53PM1.62m
11:09AM1.65m
11:36PM1.54m
11:47AM1.56m
00:19AM1.45m
12:27PM1.46m
1:03AM1.36m
1:08PM1.36m
1:50AM1.26m
Low Tide
3:34PM0.06m
3:48AM-0.07m
4:16PM0.03m
4:29AM0.01m
4:57PM0.04m
5:08AM0.12m
5:38PM0.07m
5:49AM0.24m
6:21PM0.13m
6:32AM0.35m
7:07PM0.19m
7:22AM0.45m
7:58PM0.26m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:35
7:32
7:30
7:29
7:28
7:25
 mm
12
Temp °C
19
14
17
20
17
18
18
18
18
19
17
14
16
15
16
18
16
17
18
16
Feels °C
14
10
14
18
14
15
16
19
19
17
15
10
13
13
14
15
15
16
15
14
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Western Head Point:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Western Head Point surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Nearest locationNearest