Western Head Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 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
7.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Western Head Reef surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with 400 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.9
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.9
SSE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
260
364
363
266
179
59
23
11
9
19
30
16
11
23
15
0
14
8
12
11
10
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
S
10
W
10
SW
30
SSW
10
W
5
E
15
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:03AM1.50m
10:00PM1.58m
10:42AM1.48m
10:39PM1.56m
11:21AM1.46m
11:18PM1.54m
11:59AM1.45m
11:55PM1.51m
12:36PM1.44m
00:31AM1.47m
1:14PM1.45m
1:10AM1.43m
1:55PM1.47m
1:55AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.44m
4:19AM0.15m
4:22PM0.47m
4:55AM0.19m
4:58PM0.50m
5:33AM0.24m
5:40PM0.54m
6:15AM0.28m
6:30PM0.57m
7:00AM0.31m
7:28PM0.58m
7:47AM0.33m
8:27PM0.56m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:54
8:54
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:58
4
2
11
Temp °C
9
10
10
13
14
12
13
15
13
18
18
15
21
25
18
10
10
8
7
7
7
5
6
7
7
7
8
10
10
9
14
13
11
18
23
17
7
7
3
0
0
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.4
SE
7
0.9
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
260
364
363
266
179
59
38
21
10
19
206
269
205
177
125
109
144
80
39
26
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
11
0.5
S
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
S
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SW
6
0.3
E
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
13
2
1
2
45
23
11
9
4
17
11
9
55
29
3
8
11
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
11
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SW
5
0.3
SE
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.6
S
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
3
2
5
1
11
4
7
1
12
70
14
8
12
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
6
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.9
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
NE
3
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.7
E
4
Energy kJ
1
4
18
12
2
1
30
16
11
23
15
1
15
18
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
121
3
446
1623
3
122
1477
1042
957
883
3
3
3
121
488
483
512
628
605
488
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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 16 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).

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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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