Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.4° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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 the cards for Westward Ho.

First up, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. The wind is messing things up, and the swell is mostly messy and onshore. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions from Wednesday the 2nd all the way through to Saturday the 12th. There’s just nothing worth paddling out for in that stretch. The wind is either cross-on or onshore, and the waves are chopped up or lumpy. It’s a real bummer, but it happens.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 13th. Early morning, it’s looking glassy with a light breeze from the ESE – that’s proper offshore for Westward Ho. The swell is a small 4ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. It’s not a monster, but the combined energy is moderate (164). This is about as good as it gets in this forecast window. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a beginner-friendly break anyway, so this little window of clean conditions is your best bet. Get on it early.

After that, it’s back to small, weak dribble until Thursday the 17th. On Thursday morning, it finally looks promising again. We’ve got a clean, offshore wind from the ENE, light breeze, and a 5ft west swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (416), and the conditions are forecast to be good. This is a longer-period groundswell, so the sets will be more powerful and well-spaced, making it easier to get out back. This is the standout session for the experts, but it’s still a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a washout. Your best two windows are Sunday the 13th morning for a clean, small session, and Thursday the 17th morning for a cleaner, more powerful swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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W
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1.7
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1.4
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Energy kJ
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294
258
227
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328
428
339
126
94
149
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57
38
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577
915
431
407
251
160
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
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40
SW
25
WNW
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NW
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High Tide
9:56AM7.94m
10:17PM7.82m
10:39AM7.48m
11:04PM7.24m
11:31AM6.92m
00:04AM6.62m
12:40PM6.41m
1:26AM6.18m
2:12PM6.23m
3:03AM6.22m
3:43PM6.58m
4:23AM6.71m
4:51PM7.25m
Low Tide
3:50PM0.83m
4:13AM1.09m
4:34PM1.32m
5:00AM1.66m
5:30PM1.90m
6:05AM2.25m
6:51PM2.40m
7:40AM2.59m
8:39PM2.46m
9:24AM2.41m
10:10PM2.00m
10:39AM1.84m
11:13PM1.35m
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Temp °C
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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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