Westport Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.46° N 5.72° W

Westport Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westport sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.1° 

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


Westport surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westport this week:

The surf forecast for Westport over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westport in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westport over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Sunday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
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10
0.6
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10
0.5
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9
0.3
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8
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8
0.2
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10
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10
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WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
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W
8
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
1.1
NW
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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21
140
187
174
125
65
36
11
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8
48
27
14
5
12
16
40
72
49
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
10
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
E
20
E
15
E
35
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30
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15
E
35
E
30
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:37AM0.63m
9:23PM0.70m
12:11PM0.61m
11:14PM0.71m
1:21PM0.62m
00:23AM0.74m
2:14PM0.64m
1:12AM0.78m
2:54PM0.68m
1:55AM0.82m
3:27PM0.72m
2:36AM0.86m
3:57PM0.77m
3:16AM0.88m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.44m
4:23AM0.33m
4:11PM0.48m
5:40AM0.33m
5:05PM0.51m
7:16AM0.30m
6:11PM0.53m
8:31AM0.24m
7:38PM0.54m
9:18AM0.18m
8:59PM0.52m
9:54AM0.14m
9:49PM0.49m
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8:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Westport Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Westport provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Westport can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westport 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 (Westport) 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 Westport 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.

Westport is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Campbeltown. If you plan a holiday in Kintyre, look for hotels and other accommodation in Campbeltown. Campbeltown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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