Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, to be honest, but there are a few moments where things could tidy up.

The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 14th through to the end of Sunday the 20th, we’ve got a mix of onshore and cross-on winds, and the swell is all over the place with poor conditions. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°, which is notable, but that won’t help the surf. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong – values between 154 and 617 (moderate to strong wave energy) – but the wind is just too messy. It’s a bit of a frustrating stretch.

Then, on Monday the 21st of September, things start to look a little more hopeful. The wind swings light and offshore from the SE, and we get a small, clean wave. It’s not going to be anything to write home about, but it’s surfable. Swell is a tiny 2ft from the west with a short 8-second period, and combined energy is low at 65 (weak wave energy). Westward Ho is a beginner-friendly spot, and while it’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed, the crowds are sometimes a problem. Still, for a clean little wave, it might be worth a look.

Tuesday the 22nd morning sees a bit more promise. A clean, cross-off wind again, with a 3ft west swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, which means better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. Combined energy is 169 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light from the SE, so it should be glassy. Westward Ho is a beach break, and with that longer period, it might break a bit straight, but on a low tide, it could offer some fun ones. The crowds are sometimes an issue, but the quality might draw a few.

Wednesday the 23rd morning has light offshore wind from the east, 2ft west swell with a 9-second period, and combined energy of 76 (weak wave energy). It’s clean, but small.

Thursday the 24th morning, we get a bit more energy. A 3ft west swell, 10-second period, and 113 combined energy (moderate wave energy). Wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, so clean again. Not a standout, but a solid little session.

Friday the 25th morning is the pick of the bunch for this period. The wind goes glassy from the north, and we have a 2ft west swell with a 10-second period. Combined energy is 92 (weak wave energy). That’s as good as it gets for clean conditions. The waves will be small but perfectly shaped. The crowds are sometimes a factor, but for a glassy morning, it’s worth the paddle.

Saturday the 26th morning has a light offshore from the ESE, 2ft west swell, 9-second period, and combined energy of 111 (moderate wave energy). Clean again, but small.

From Sunday the 27th onward, the swell drops right off. The 27th has a tiny 0.7ft west swell with a 9-second period, and combined energy of just 15 (weak wave energy). Monday the 28th is even smaller – 1ft from the NNW, with a 7-second period and 3 combined energy (weak wave energy). Tuesday the 29th morning picks up a little – 2ft west swell with a very long 14-second period, and combined energy of 99 (weak wave energy) – but it’s still small and clean with offshore wind. Not really worth the trip unless you’re desperate.

So, the only real standout is Friday the 25th morning. Glassy conditions, clean little waves, and a bit of energy. It’s not big, but it’ll be fun. The rest is a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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