Western Head Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.99° N 64.68° W

Western Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Western Head Reef sea temperature is
15.1° C
1.2° 

Western Head Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Western Head Reef surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 187 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Night
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PM
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PM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.9
S
5
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.5
SE
4
1.1
SSE
5
0.1
E
7
4
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
32
32
30
28
31
34
24
23
23
22
4
5
4
4
6
72
1
0
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
35
SSW
25
SW
20
W
15
W
20
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
35
S
35
S
45
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:49PM1.79m
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
Low Tide
5:30AM-0.14m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:58
8:57
8:57
8:55
8:54
8:53
8:52
 mm
12
3
1
2
23
Temp °C
18
18
21
19
22
21
18
19
23
20
21
22
18
17
18
20
21
21
20
Feels °C
15
13
16
16
17
15
11
18
19
16
18
18
15
14
15
18
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17
16
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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).

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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