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Westward Ho Surf Forecast
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Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 25 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westward Ho this week:
The surf forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 15 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | |
125 | 260 | 178 | 141 | 134 | 116 | 79 | 72 | 47 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 54 | 118 | 102 | 96 | 344 | 433 | 680 | 777 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:32PM6.33m | 3:00AM6.62m | 3:35PM6.50m | 3:59AM6.76m | 4:27PM6.76m | 4:48AM6.95m | 5:12PM7.04m | 5:31AM7.15m | 5:51PM7.28m | 6:10AM7.32m | 6:28PM7.48m | 6:47AM7.44m | 7:04PM7.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM2.23m | 9:24AM2.00m | 9:46PM2.07m | 10:15AM1.84m | 10:35PM1.86m | 10:58AM1.66m | 11:17PM1.64m | 11:36AM1.50m | 11:56PM1.44m | 12:12PM1.37m | 00:32AM1.30m | 12:47PM1.28m | 1:07AM1.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
24 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 12 | — |
 kJ | 104 | 260 | 178 | 141 | 134 | 116 | 79 | 72 | 47 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 54 | 118 | 102 | 96 | 344 | 433 | 680 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | W 19 | W 19 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | W 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 14 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 125 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 95 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | WSW 16 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 25 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 11 | — | 777 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 80 | 128 | 135 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 36 | 222 |
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Information about the Westward Ho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Westward Ho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Westward Ho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westward Ho 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 (Westward Ho) 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 Westward Ho 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.
Westward Ho is 2 km (1 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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