Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, NW swell with 22 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 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on offer for Westward Ho! over the coming weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead. The immediate forecast is basically a flat spell with no surf to speak of. For the first 11 days, from Monday the 13th right up to Thursday the 23rd of July, we're dealing with tiny, weak waves that are barely a ripple. Swell heights are mostly hanging around 0.3 ft to 1 ft, and the combined energy is pathetic – we're talking single digits and low double figures like 12 or 34, just no power at all. The water here is running at 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be feeling it through a wetsuit because you won't be paddling out.
There is a little pulse of energy that tries to show up on Friday the 24th, with the swell picking up to 3 ft from the SW, and then 4 ft from the WSW on the afternoon. The combined energy gets a bit more respectable, hitting 54 and 65, and that's a moderate amount of energy. But the wind is the killer. It's blowing straight onshore from the SW and WSW at 9-16 mph, making a mess of things. This is a beach break setup, and with that wind, it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. Honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th offers a little more size, with chest-high waves around 3 ft. But again, the wind is a cross-shore or onshore mess at 16-22 mph, and the period is short at only 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 108 on the Saturday afternoon, which is moderate, but the quality is just poor. It’s going to be lumpy and blown out.
The very end of the run, from Monday the 27th into Tuesday the 28th, we see the swell drop back a bit to 2 ft or 2 ft from the west. The wind is still a problem, swinging from the SW and then to the WSW at 19-25 mph, making for fresh, lumpy conditions. There's just no let-up.
So, the honest truth? There isn’t a single standout day in this 16-day window. The whole period is a write-off for decent surf. It’s a tough run for Westward Ho!, but that’s the reality of it. Keep the board in the car, but maybe just look at the ocean for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 19 | W 19 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 7 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:03PM7.98m | 6:31AM8.04m | 6:55PM8.43m | 7:21AM8.34m | 7:44PM8.74m | 8:09AM8.46m | 8:30PM8.84m | 8:54AM8.40m | 9:15PM8.71m | 9:38AM8.16m | 9:58PM8.38m | 10:21AM7.78m | 10:41PM7.88m | 11:04AM7.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:14AM0.76m | 12:37PM0.69m | 1:07AM0.40m | 1:27PM0.41m | 1:56AM0.18m | 2:13PM0.28m | 2:42AM0.16m | 2:58PM0.34m | 3:27AM0.33m | 3:41PM0.57m | 4:10AM0.67m | 4:24PM0.95m | 4:52AM1.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 |
 | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 7 | NW 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 18 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | W 14 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 8 | SW 18 | W 8 | NNE 3 | SW 16 | S 6 | S 6 | W 10 | W 12 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 19 | W 19 | W 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 2 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NE 2 | N 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | — | N 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | 10 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 112 | 30 | 71 | 71 | 80 | 351 | 133 | 312 | 117 | 30 | 80 | 823 | 408 | 408 | 479 | 394 | 428 | 461 | 399 | 399 |
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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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