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Western Head Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 14 Oct 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
15.1° C
 (Which is 2.9°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 Wednesday (Oct 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 15th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 22nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 22nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSE
1.2
SE
0.2
E
0.1
E
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
2.1
E
3
E
Period(s) (?)99141499978910101099988868
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0237164145118115275323286415489468355206126111105117344869
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
NW
5
SW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NE
25
NNE
30
N
30
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
NNE
15
N
10
NE
5
NW
5
N
15
E
20
SE
35
E
50
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:11AM
1.30
4:19PM
1.34
5:29AM
1.36
5:35PM
1.37
6:24AM
1.45
6:33PM
1.43
7:05AM
1.53
7:20PM
1.48
7:41AM
1.59
8:02PM
1.52
8:15AM
1.62
8:42PM
1.54
8:49AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
0.16
10:42AM
0.43
11:09PM
0.17
11:43AM
0.38
12:04AM
0.17
12:38PM
0.31
12:54AM
0.16
1:27PM
0.24
1:38AM
0.17
2:08PM
0.16
2:16AM
0.20
2:44PM
0.10
2:51AM
0.23
3:16PM
0.05
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Sunrise-7:31--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39-
Sunset--6:35--6:34--6:31--6:30--6:29--6:27--6:24
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light rain
mod rain
rain showers
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cloud
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----262------------219
Temp. °C121617111112111313111213121315121212131313
Feels °C (?)121315678666677791210109964
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Western Head Reef (light winds from the NW at Western Head- NS 1 km from Western Head Reef). No surfable waves

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1 h 9 min ago

15 km/h
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Cross-Off
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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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