Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 May 2026 BST
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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
13.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Westward Ho surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,654 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with W swell.

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 Saturday (May 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. 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+) 1AM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.6
W
6
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.5
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1
W
11
1.7
W
8
2
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.9
W
9
1.8
WSW
9
2
W
8
3.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
14
14
21
49
85
145
92
607
651
698
639
478
227
350
503
460
567
521
576
2522
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SW
10
SW
15
W
15
WNW
0
SW
5
WNW
10
W
10
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
S
30
SW
25
WSW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
SW
30
SSW
40
WSW
40
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:12PM7.04m
5:31AM7.15m
5:51PM7.28m
6:10AM7.32m
6:28PM7.48m
6:47AM7.44m
7:04PM7.59m
7:23AM7.48m
7:40PM7.63m
7:59AM7.44m
8:16PM7.58m
8:35AM7.32m
8:53PM7.45m
Low Tide
10:58AM1.66m
11:17PM1.64m
11:36AM1.50m
11:56PM1.44m
12:12PM1.37m
00:32AM1.30m
12:47PM1.28m
1:07AM1.22m
1:22PM1.26m
1:43AM1.23m
1:57PM1.31m
2:19AM1.32m
2:33PM1.42m
2:56AM1.48m
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light rain
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rain showers
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5:11
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
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9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
3
6
1
1
1
3
2
Temp °C
23
21
13
15
15
13
15
15
14
15
15
14
16
16
14
14
14
14
16
14
12
21
19
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
12
11
11
13
12
10
10
9
10
9
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
8
1.5
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
1.9
W
9
0.5
W
13
0.7
W
12
Energy kJ
27
14
14
21
22
33
145
92
607
651
639
478
227
7
3
567
88
148
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
W
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.5
W
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
5
10
10
19
49
85
24
88
8
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
5
24
25
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
1.6
W
12
1.3
WSW
6
1.7
W
8
2
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.8
WSW
9
2
W
8
3.5
W
10
Energy kJ
4
6
698
132
350
503
460
521
576
2522
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
210
128
135
128
79
0
0
79
10
80
80
79
10
222
80
76
167
79
487
469
337
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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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