Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.5°C
2.3° 

Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Westward Ho surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, W swell with 1,252 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for Westward Ho! over the next couple of weeks. I've got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The models are showing very little in the way of decent surf, and the wind is going to be a persistent problem for most of it. We’ve got a long dry spell here, so don't get your hopes up for anything clean or rideable for the vast majority of the period.

The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is 4° warmer than average for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus if you do get in. The first decent chance we see is on Sunday the 6th of September, but even then it's small. The morning brings a tiny 2ft swell from the W with a short 7-second period, combined energy of just 60 (weak), and the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. It’s clean, but there's just no power in it. It’s not really worth paddling out for.

Sunday afternoon and all of Monday the 7th see the wind turning onshore or cross-onshore, and while the swell bumps up a bit, the conditions are poor. Monday morning has a 6ft swell from the W with a 13-second period, giving a strong combined energy of 1252, but it's being smashed by a cross-on wind from the WNW at 12 mph. It's going to be a choppy mess. That’s more of a kitesurfing day than a paddle session.

The rest of the first week and into the second is more of the same. The swell sticks around, sometimes getting up to 6ft, but the wind is almost always cross-on or onshore from the WNW, NW, or SW, with speeds in the 12-22 mph range. We see a bit of a drop on Wednesday the 9th afternoon to 3ft, and then again on Thursday the 10th morning to 4ft, but the wind is still cross-on and choppy. The energy figures are all over the place, from a moderate 322 on Thursday afternoon to a weak 46 on Monday the 14th. Nothing is coming together.

The second week is a write-off. The swell drops right off, with heights mostly under 3ft, and the wind stays strong and onshore, often from the W or WNW at 16-28 mph. The period on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th gets up to 11-12 seconds, but with a 2-3ft swell and a fresh to strong breeze, it’s not going to be any good. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period. The only slight glimmer is on Sunday the 20th, where we get a tiny 2ft swell with a 8-second period and a gentle cross-shore breeze from the S at 9 mph. The energy is weak at 79, but the wind state is "gentle cross-shore with slight cross-chop". It’s not great, but it’s the cleanest thing we’ve seen in a week.

Right at the very end, on Monday the 21st afternoon, we get a spike in swell to 8ft from the WSW with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 932 (strong). But the wind is onshore from the WSW at 16 mph. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’ll be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not one for the faint-hearted. Honestly, for a beginner spot like Westward Ho! (England), this is a real flat spell. It’s a consistent break generally, but these conditions are a proper test of patience. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, there's nothing I'd recommend getting excited about. Hang in there.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.6
W
7
0.8
WSW
7
0.4
W
16
1.9
W
13
1.7
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.8
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9
1.8
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9
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W
7
1.5
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8
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6
1.7
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7
1.6
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9
1.3
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9
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9
0.8
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8
1.2
WSW
7
1.8
W
7
1.6
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
53
82
1252
946
865
528
509
411
263
84
89
92
320
422
270
153
84
156
352
299
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSW
15
SW
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
S
25
SSW
25
WSW
20
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High Tide
2:12PM6.23m
3:03AM6.22m
3:43PM6.58m
4:23AM6.71m
4:51PM7.25m
5:22AM7.36m
5:44PM7.93m
6:09AM7.95m
6:28PM8.48m
6:50AM8.39m
7:08PM8.82m
7:28AM8.63m
7:45PM8.91m
Low Tide
8:39PM2.46m
9:24AM2.41m
10:10PM2.00m
10:39AM1.84m
11:13PM1.35m
11:33AM1.19m
00:01AM0.73m
12:17PM0.64m
00:42AM0.28m
12:56PM0.25m
1:18AM0.03m
1:31PM0.06m
1:52AM-0.00m
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7:52
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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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