Westport Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.46° N 5.72° W

Westport Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westport sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.7° 

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


Westport surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 4,600 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, moderate winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
10
3.5
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12
3
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14
2.2
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.9
W
11
2.4
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10
2.5
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11
3
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12
2.5
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12
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12
1.4
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12
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11
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10
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10
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10
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14
1.3
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13
1.5
WSW
13
1.7
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1275
3365
3341
1592
661
795
1200
1639
2426
1840
1182
555
377
264
190
196
208
411
581
757
800
Wind (km/h)
45
W
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40
W
30
SW
35
SSW
35
WSW
45
WSW
45
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45
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35
WNW
20
W
25
SSE
15
W
5
WSW
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10
SE
10
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10
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
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High Tide
6:06PM0.81m
6:47AM0.81m
6:28PM0.79m
7:24AM0.74m
6:53PM0.77m
8:07AM0.66m
7:24PM0.75m
9:46AM0.60m
8:06PM0.73m
12:05PM0.59m
9:24PM0.71m
1:14PM0.62m
11:31PM0.71m
Low Tide
12:09PM0.28m
00:24AM0.19m
12:46PM0.34m
1:09AM0.21m
1:24PM0.39m
1:59AM0.25m
2:02PM0.43m
2:55AM0.29m
2:42PM0.48m
4:01AM0.32m
3:31PM0.52m
5:18AM0.32m
4:35PM0.56m
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Temp °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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