Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 21 Feb 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
1.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 23rd Feb)18ft (5.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Mon afternoon. Turning milder with moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Mon night, min -9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, near gales from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 4mm) on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Wed night, min -6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
E
0.7
NNE
0.5
E
1.5
E
3.5
E
5.5
E
2.3
E
1.4
E
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.5
WSW
0.2
E
1.9
S
1.9
S
2.1
SSW
1.5
S
0.6
SE
2.5
SSE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)668691081010101094971010113710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)664418373844015495906102436990287600008026
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
N
15
NE
25
ENE
50
ENE
30
NE
25
SE
30
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SSE
25
SW
20
WSW
25
WNW
5
NW
25
E
35
N
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
1.59
11:07PM
1.75
11:27AM
1.51
11:51PM
1.70
12:18PM
1.42
12:40AM
1.62
1:18PM
1.33
1:39AM
1.53
2:35PM
1.26
2:55AM
1.49
4:12PM
1.28
4:20AM
1.51
5:32PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
0.21
5:42AM
0.29
5:40PM
0.31
6:45AM
0.31
6:44PM
0.41
7:53AM
0.32
7:58PM
0.50
9:02AM
0.31
9:14PM
0.54
10:11AM
0.27
10:28PM
0.54
11:16AM
0.19
11:38PM
0.48
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58--
Sunset-5:54--5:57--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:01--6:02-
light snow
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light snow
light snow
light snow
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light snow
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
mod snow
mod snow
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------122-----31-----
Temp. °C-7-3-1-20-302400-2-3-1322-2-10-4
Feels °C (?)-15-11-8-9-5-9-12-5-3-9-7-8-9-8-5-4-4-7-8-10-12
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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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