Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westward Ho this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, and let's have a look at Westward Ho! over the next couple of weeks, eh?
To be straight with you, it’s a pretty lean run ahead, with a big gap right at the start. The first proper surf we can talk about doesn’t show up till Friday morning, the 7th of August. Before that, we're looking at nearly a week of tiny, weak conditions that just aren't worth paddling out for.
Alright, so for Friday the 7th, the swell tries to make a move, but it’s messy. We’ve got a 5.2ft WSW swell pushing in, with 385 (moderate energy), but it's coming with a light cross-onshore breeze and a short, 8-second period. It’s a bit of a wrestle. That afternoon, the swell builds to 7.9ft (strong energy at 915) but the wind swings onshore and it gets choppy. This is really one for the experienced crew only; beginners should definitely sit this one out. That afternoon it’s so onshore and lumpy, it’s probably more interesting for kites than paddles.
Now, Saturday the 8th of August is actually our best window. The morning looks promising. We’ve got a 5.6ft W swell rolling in, with strong energy at 392, and the wind is offshore from the east at a light 6 mph. That offshore breeze will hold the wave faces open, making them clean. The period is a short 8 seconds though, so expect it to be a bit sectiony and fat at the peaks. It’s not a classic Westward Ho bomb, but for the size, it’s the standout option in this forecast, so get out there early before the wind turns.
The rest of the run fades again. Sunday the 9th has a drop to 3ft, and while it’s offshore again in the morning, the wave energy is low (103). After that we get into clean but tiny waves for the second week with a moderate offshore breeze. The water is sitting at 65.5°F right now, which is a full 4.3° warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s lovely, but the surf just isn't there to match.
It’s a tough run, lads. Don't expect a classic, but that Saturday morning is the one to circle.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 23 | 14 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 23 | 10 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:10PM7.61m | 7:27AM7.52m | 7:44PM7.92m | 8:02AM7.75m | 8:18PM8.12m | 8:35AM7.87m | 8:52PM8.19m | 9:09AM7.89m | 9:26PM8.14m | 9:45AM7.80m | 10:03PM7.96m | 10:23AM7.59m | 10:43PM7.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM1.36m | 1:20AM1.18m | 1:31PM1.06m | 1:53AM0.92m | 2:03PM0.85m | 2:25AM0.76m | 2:35PM0.75m | 2:56AM0.71m | 3:07PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.76m | 3:40PM0.87m | 4:03AM0.93m | 4:18PM1.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 12 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 32 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 10 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 8 | 13 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 10 | 30 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 17 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 4 | — | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 23 | 14 | — | 18 | 1 | — | 23 | 7 | — | 13 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 265 | 265 | 302 | 339 | 302 | 132 | 339 | 135 | 128 | 151 | 80 | 133 | 133 | 312 | 85 | 80 | 30 | 312 | 84 | 196 |
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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).
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