Westport surf break

Westport surfForecast / Scot – Kintyre / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 BST
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Westport surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westport sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
W
6
0.9
WNW
8
1
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
1.2
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.2
W
10
0.8
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
2.2
NW
6
2.5
NW
7
2.3
NW
6
1.2
NW
5
1.3
WNW
4
1.3
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
22
12
11
21
115
114
130
81
71
69
44
8
16
60
374
656
413
76
61
176
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WNW
20
NNW
35
N
20
NNE
15
ENE
5
NW
15
WNW
15
SSW
20
E
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:41AM0.85m
5:40PM0.78m
5:11AM0.86m
6:17PM0.73m
5:43AM0.86m
7:00PM0.67m
6:17AM0.84m
7:55PM0.63m
6:51AM0.81m
9:17PM0.62m
7:25AM0.76m
10:50PM0.65m
8:05AM0.71m
11:48PM0.70m
Low Tide
11:25AM0.16m
11:28PM0.40m
12:12PM0.17m
00:00AM0.44m
1:00PM0.20m
00:29AM0.48m
1:47PM0.22m
00:58AM0.52m
2:31PM0.24m
1:39AM0.56m
3:10PM0.25m
2:42AM0.59m
3:47PM0.25m
3:55AM0.60m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
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5:31
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
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9:07
9:09
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:17
9:20
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
6
9
9
10
11
12
9
9
9
8
9
8
7
7
7
9
9
9
9
9
8
2
3
4
4
4
9
4
4
5
-1
5
4
5
2
3
3
6
2
2
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
W
6
0.9
WNW
8
1
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.7
NW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
40
22
12
11
21
115
114
130
81
25
23
44
7
8
7
12
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
3
5
2
32
51
28
24
21
8
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
15
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
17
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
0.4
NW
3
1.2
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.3
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.8
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
2.2
NW
6
2.5
NW
7
2.3
NW
6
1.2
NW
5
1.3
WNW
4
1.3
W
7
Energy kJ
4
14
4
28
16
4
2
71
69
1
2
16
60
374
656
413
76
61
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
Distance (km)
50
50
92
111
50
50
252
259
17
549
17
0
58
102
232
0
17
17
277
192
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Kintyre
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
4
2
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
9
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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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