Western Head Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.67° W

Western Head Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Point sea temperature is
14.8° 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 173 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
13
1
SSW
4
1.1
S
5
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.4
SE
7
1.3
SSW
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.6
ESE
4
1.6
SSE
6
0.1
E
7
3
S
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
10
1.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
32
30
28
34
60
24
23
23
11
0
4
4
5
11
173
1
0
0
0
131
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
30
SSW
25
S
40
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
SE
15
S
15
SE
30
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:34AM1.70m
11:38PM1.72m
12:19PM1.69m
00:27AM1.62m
1:03PM1.64m
1:15AM1.51m
1:47PM1.57m
2:07AM1.39m
2:33PM1.48m
3:04AM1.29m
3:25PM1.40m
4:09AM1.22m
4:23PM1.35m
Low Tide
5:57PM0.24m
6:20AM-0.06m
6:54PM0.25m
7:10AM0.05m
7:49PM0.26m
8:00AM0.16m
8:42PM0.27m
8:50AM0.28m
9:33PM0.28m
9:39AM0.38m
10:22PM0.29m
10:29AM0.46m
11:13PM0.29m
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5:50
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
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8:57
8:57
8:55
8:54
8:53
8:52
8:52
 mm
19
9
2
15
19
7
2
8
Temp °C
20
21
19
22
21
17
18
21
20
20
23
21
17
19
18
20
20
20
19
18
17
Feels °C
16
17
17
18
15
14
14
19
18
16
20
20
14
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18
18
17
16
17
16
17
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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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