Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Issued: 2 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
13.7° C

1.4°C warmer than 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 145 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
6
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.6
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
10
4
15
3
0
13
10
11
22
24
25
24
24
24
14
13
14
19
7
91
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
W
10
SSW
20
WNW
10
N
10
SW
10
ENE
5
SSE
20
S
10
W
10
SW
20
E
30
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
0
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
10:55PM1.55m
11:33AM1.49m
11:31PM1.52m
12:08PM1.51m
00:07AM1.48m
12:44PM1.53m
00:45AM1.43m
1:21PM1.54m
1:28AM1.38m
2:04PM1.55m
2:19AM1.32m
2:54PM1.54m
3:22AM1.27m
Low Tide
4:40PM0.44m
5:09AM0.17m
5:22PM0.45m
5:45AM0.19m
6:08PM0.47m
6:24AM0.22m
7:00PM0.47m
7:08AM0.25m
7:56PM0.45m
7:56AM0.29m
8:54PM0.41m
8:50AM0.32m
9:52PM0.35m
9:48AM0.35m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:02
9:02
9:02
9:01
 mm
3
13
3
Temp °C
25
21
30
32
27
26
29
25
23
24
21
20
20
21
17
14
14
15
16
16
22
Feels °C
23
21
30
31
28
26
28
25
22
22
20
19
17
20
17
12
9
14
15
16
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
1
S
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
6
1
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
Energy kJ
8
79
37
15
50
15
10
24
6
12
24
25
24
24
24
14
13
20
99
122
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
16
0.5
SSW
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
E
8
0.2
S
3
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
1
10
25
4
3
10
10
10
11
9
7
4
2
6
1
14
9
7
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
E
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.1
S
7
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
10
1
4
4
2
8
13
4
3
5
1
4
2
6
2
8
9
19
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
5
Energy kJ
131
144
170
66
1
5
1
22
12
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
507
590
4
24
4
4
697
120
122
2959
446
1299
1296
1296
488
651
484
484
488
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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