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Western Head Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 AST
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Western Head Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Western Head Reef sea temperature is
3.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu morning, min -4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Drizzle, on Sun night followed by colder weather and a moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Mon morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min -10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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 (?)
0.1
E
0.1
E
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
3
S
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
1.5
SSW
0.8
SE
1.5
ESE
0.7
E
0.2
E
3
SSW
0.7
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
Period(s) (?)1515891112121299986661010910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44256235011331289907817630209427617985
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
35
WSW
40
W
15
W
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
NE
20
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crossononcross-
on		ononcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:40AM
1.63
10:19PM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:54PM
0.11
4:18AM
0.41
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise7:50--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47--7:46--
Sunset-5:05--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:12--5:13-
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
snow showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1125----22--1---------
Temp. °C8861-1-3355344121-2-3-6-9-8-7
Feels °C (?)331-6-12-13-4-12-2-10-4-4-6-11-12-13-18-17-13
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Information about the Western Head Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Western Head Reef 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 Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Western Head Reef 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 Reef) 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 Reef 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 Reef, 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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