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Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 AST
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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
3.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Point in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Thu morning, min -3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 11mm) heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Mon morning, min -1°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon morning).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
0.1
SE
1.4
S
0.1
E
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.4
SE
4.5
SSW
0.5
W
2.5
SSW
0.1
E
1.9
S
2.2
S
1.7
S
0.9
SE
1
WSW
0.9
SE
0.1
E
0.8
SE
1.3
SSE
0.1
E
Period(s) (?)6108157891131112999841010111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10340410917633205030008639163213402
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
40
WSW
40
W
10
WSW
25
S
15
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
25
NE
45
W
35
W
30
WSW
35
W
25
W
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
1.28
5:38AM
1.45
6:30PM
1.34
6:25AM
1.51
7:12PM
1.40
7:08AM
1.56
7:52PM
1.46
7:48AM
1.61
8:30PM
1.51
8:26AM
1.64
9:07PM
1.56
9:03AM
1.64
9:43PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
0.31
11:24PM
0.58
12:09PM
0.27
12:13AM
0.54
12:53PM
0.22
12:57AM
0.50
1:33PM
0.18
1:37AM
0.45
2:09PM
0.14
2:15AM
0.42
2:44PM
0.11
2:54AM
0.41
3:18PM
0.10
3:34AM
0.41
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise7:50--7:50--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47--
Sunset-5:04--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:12-
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part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
light snow
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--72134--------74-----
Temp. °C7769960-11467564800-3-4-8
Feels °C (?)221532-9-11-4-301-20-20-11-8-11-13-15
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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 12 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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