Western Head Point surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 16 May 2026 ADT
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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
6.2° 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 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
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
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
2.2
SSW
8
1.2
S
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
13
1.2
SSW
5
1
SSW
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.6
S
3
0.7
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
183
12
5
0
0
7
7
15
7
59
64
6
8
13
8
5
5
4
7
35
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
W
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
W
20
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
W
20
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
5
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:43PM1.85m
9:24AM1.63m
9:33PM1.86m
10:18AM1.64m
10:25PM1.84m
11:12AM1.63m
11:17PM1.79m
12:06PM1.60m
00:10AM1.73m
1:02PM1.57m
1:05AM1.64m
2:00PM1.54m
2:03AM1.54m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.21m
3:20AM-0.03m
3:27PM0.22m
4:12AM-0.06m
4:22PM0.27m
5:08AM-0.05m
5:22PM0.33m
6:08AM-0.01m
6:30PM0.40m
7:11AM0.04m
7:39PM0.44m
8:12AM0.08m
8:45PM0.46m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:43
8:44
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Temp °C
18
20
12
18
21
18
15
18
15
17
20
16
26
25
18
14
16
14
12
11
9
13
15
7
14
16
15
10
14
11
14
16
13
24
22
17
10
13
11
8
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
1.7
S
8
1.2
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.2
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.6
SSE
6
Energy kJ
220
164
10
5
393
187
95
55
39
29
30
31
21
21
143
107
58
35
12
4
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
212
183
12
7
4
15
7
6
6
6
8
13
9
3
3
4
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
88
36
6
7
7
5
10
5
8
8
5
5
4
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.8
SW
5
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
8
2.2
SSW
8
0.3
NW
3
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
5
1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
0.3
NW
2
0.6
S
3
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
2
31
357
386
634
1
97
36
59
64
102
129
264
1
7
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
488
504
513
484
484
4
4
4
4
865
504
484
504
484
484
4
4
654
143
2843
1285
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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).

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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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