Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let me level with you. This is Rusty, and I’m taking a hard look at Westward Ho for the next couple weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough stretch. From Saturday the 4th all the way through to the morning of Tuesday the 14th, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the combined energy is weak (in the 80-90 range), and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore almost every session. The wave report keeps saying “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real downer. The water is 63°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – so it’s a nice soak, but you won’t be riding anything.
Then on Tuesday, July 14th, the morning finally shows a little something. The wind goes offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, and the wave comment bumps up to “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell is still just 2 ft from the west with a 9-second period, and the energy is weak (58). It’s not a standout – it’s a one-out-of-ten day – but if you’re desperate, that Tuesday morning is your best shot. For beginners, the size is fine, but there’s just no punch.
After that, it’s back to flatness and poor wind all the way to the 19th. That’s a gap of nearly two weeks with nothing real to recommend. This kind of flat run happens here sometimes, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye out. For now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 94 | 94 | 65 | 43 | 39 | 74 | 37 | 35 | 50 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 64 | 78 | 73 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:52PM7.60m | 10:12AM7.22m | 10:31PM7.45m | 10:53AM7.07m | 11:14PM7.26m | 11:39AM6.89m | 00:03AM7.04m | 12:33PM6.72m | 1:01AM6.85m | 1:37PM6.63m | 2:09AM6.76m | 2:48PM6.70m | 3:23AM6.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM1.29m | 3:56AM1.32m | 4:08PM1.41m | 4:35AM1.44m | 4:49PM1.57m | 5:19AM1.58m | 5:37PM1.76m | 6:11AM1.75m | 6:35PM1.93m | 7:12AM1.88m | 7:42PM2.02m | 8:22AM1.91m | 8:56PM1.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 94 | 94 | 56 | 43 | 39 | 74 | 37 | 35 | 50 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 64 | 78 | 73 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 18 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 65 | 40 | — | — | 15 | 8 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 14 | — | W 11 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 91 | 52 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 302 | 301 | 57 | 57 | 79 | 128 | 123 | 128 | 71 | 97 | 135 | 30 | 22 | 71 | 22 | 22 | 135 | 135 | 84 | 135 | 135 |
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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).
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