Western Head Reef Surf Forecast

/ Nova Scotia (17 breaks) / Nova Scotia (20 breaks) /

Canada (58 breaks)

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Western Head Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 22 Aug 2025 ADT

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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 18.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 15s period and expected on Friday (Aug 22) at 9PM.

Wave Type	Time (ADT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	12AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf	12AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful	12AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).
	Fri 22		Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28
	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	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSW
Period(s) (?)	8	10	10	11	10	10	9	9	5	5	7	8	8	9	8	9	9	8	8	7	4
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	770	1402	1617	1172	628	321	187	82	44	46	0	265	266	243	97	0	0	91	55	40	27
Wind (km/h)	NE	N	N	S	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSE	SE	WSW	SW	SSW	WNW	WNW	W	W	SW	SSW	WSW	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	off	off	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	on	on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		8:39PM 1.65	9:17AM 1.58		9:24PM 1.66	9:56AM 1.61		10:07PM 1.65	10:34AM 1.62		10:49PM 1.60	11:11AM 1.59		11:30PM 1.54	11:46AM 1.54		12:11AM 1.46		12:21PM 1.47	12:52AM 1.37
Low Tide / height (m)			3:16AM -0.04	3:35PM 0.20		3:56AM -0.02	4:15PM 0.18		4:32AM 0.03	4:54PM 0.17		5:07AM 0.12	5:30PM 0.18		5:40AM 0.22		6:08PM 0.20	6:14AM 0.32		6:48PM 0.23	6:52AM 0.41

	Fri 22		Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28
Sunrise	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:37
Sunset	8:12	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:01	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	21	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	21	19	18	18	16	19	20	20	21	21	19	18	21	20	19	21	17	18	19	16	20
Feels °C (?)	17	13	17	14	13	16	17	19	21	17	15	18	20	20	15	17	14	15	15	12	18

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nova Scotia

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Western Head Reef (light winds from the N at WesternHead-NS 1 km from Western Head Reef). 3.3m 9s swell from the E with a 2.7m 9s swell, also from the E. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
1 hour 59 minutes ago Western Head Reef

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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.