Westport Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.46° N 5.72° W

Westport Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westport sea temperature is
14.7°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 22 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: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 689 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM.

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 (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the E by Thu morning).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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(10 max)
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1
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1
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
5
0.6
NW
4
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.8
NW
4
1.3
W
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
10
7
6
6
21
142
153
167
128
66
24
11
11
10
49
28
13
13
15
85
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NW
5
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
E
15
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
15
SE
15
ESE
5
S
15
W
35
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:24PM0.72m
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
Low Tide
2:41PM0.39m
3:21AM0.31m
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
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8:42
8:39
8:37
8:35
8:31
8:30
8:27
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
8
9
14
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14
13
13
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11
18
9
13
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15
13
14
13
10
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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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