Westport Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.46° N 5.72° W

Westport Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westport sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.1° 

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


Westport surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, W swell with 2,346 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with W 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westport in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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427
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Wind (km/h)
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35
WSW
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25
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High Tide
3:38PM0.86m
3:51AM0.91m
4:07PM0.86m
4:33AM0.91m
4:34PM0.85m
5:11AM0.89m
4:58PM0.84m
5:48AM0.84m
5:22PM0.84m
6:23AM0.78m
5:48PM0.83m
7:00AM0.71m
6:18PM0.82m
Low Tide
8:59AM0.21m
9:11PM0.27m
9:41AM0.24m
9:53PM0.20m
10:20AM0.28m
10:34PM0.16m
10:59AM0.32m
11:16PM0.14m
11:36AM0.35m
00:01AM0.16m
12:12PM0.39m
00:49AM0.19m
12:47PM0.44m
1:41AM0.23m
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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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