Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.6° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 942 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 with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.

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 Powerful 4AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the next couple of weeks and, honestly, it’s a tough stretch for surf around here. We’ve got a lot of swell on the way, but the wind is the real problem – it’s messy, cross-onshore for most of the period, and that’s keeping the quality down. The first real swell event kicks off on Sunday, August 30th, but it’s a write-off, with a 4ft WSW swell, a 9-second period, and a stiff cross-onshore wind. The water is sitting at 66°, which is about 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout. The combined energy is weak (270) – it’s just not the kind of day you paddle out for.

The swell builds through Monday, August 31st, with a 8ft W swell, 9-second period, and a fresh cross-onshore wind. The energy jumps to moderate (918), but it’s lumpy and choppy. Definitely not for beginners at that size, and the wind is robbing the shape. That pattern continues through Tuesday and Wednesday – a mix of WSW and W swells, periods staying short (7-9 seconds), and winds that are either cross-onshore or onshore. The energy peaks again on Friday, September 4th, with a 7ft W swell (7 seconds, 524 energy), but it’s still onshore and messy. Honestly, this is the kind of setup that’s more interesting for kitesurfing than paddle surfing – the swell’s there, but the quality is poor.

We get a tiny break in the clouds on Sunday, September 6th, with a 2ft W swell, 9-second period, and a light SSE cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is weak (62), but for the first time, the conditions are actually clean. You could get a few, but it’s small. That’s the only real window of surfable conditions in the first week – and it’s a very marginal one.

Then we hit a gap. From Monday, September 7th, through to Wednesday, September 9th, the swell drops completely – we’re talking 1ft to 2ft W swells, tiny energy (24-58), and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Nothing to ride.

Thursday, September 10th, it gets interesting again, but it’s a long way out. We get a 4ft WSW swell, 8-second period, with a clean offshore E wind at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (178) and the conditions are clean. This is the best looking slot in the whole forecast – a short window of surfable, clean waves. After that, it’s back to messy cross-onshore winds through Friday and Saturday, with swells around 3ft to 5ft, and weak to moderate energy.

The final few days of the outlook, from Sunday, September 13th, to Monday, September 14th, show glassy conditions with very small swell – 0.7ft to 2ft, long periods (9-12 seconds), but no energy. It’s flat, but it’s pretty.

So, what’s the best on offer? If you’re looking for a standout, it’s Thursday, September 10th, at Westward Ho. The swell is 4ft from the WSW, period is short at 8 seconds, but the offshore wind is clean and the energy is moderate (178). It’s the cleanest, most rideable day in the whole 16-day window. The water is still warmer than average, but by then the anomaly has faded from the forecast. For a beginner, this is a decent day. For the rest of the period, it’s a battle with the wind. Keep an eye on the long-range – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:42AM8.39m
8:59PM8.54m
9:18AM8.25m
9:36PM8.27m
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
Low Tide
2:39PM0.31m
2:59AM0.35m
3:13PM0.48m
3:33AM0.64m
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
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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.

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