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Westward Ho Surf Forecast
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Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 09 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (May 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 9 | W 18 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 9 | |
26 | 25 | 70 | 19 | 11 | 71 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 119 | 595 | 481 | 394 | 449 | 437 | 146 | 49 | 22 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:45AM5.96m | 00:17AM6.10m | 12:54PM5.82m | 1:28AM6.10m | 2:09PM5.98m | 2:40AM6.38m | 3:16PM6.40m | 3:41AM6.87m | 4:12PM6.98m | 4:34AM7.44m | 5:02PM7.59m | 5:23AM8.00m | 5:48PM8.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM2.69m | 6:38AM2.69m | 7:07PM2.75m | 7:57AM2.54m | 8:23PM2.52m | 9:03AM2.14m | 9:26PM2.08m | 9:57AM1.62m | 10:18PM1.54m | 10:45AM1.08m | 11:06PM0.99m | 11:30AM0.60m | 11:51PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
11 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 14 | W 9 | WNW 4 |
 kJ | 26 | 12 | 70 | 19 | 11 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 103 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 9 | W 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | W 15 | — | W 14 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 21 | — | 19 | 16 | — | — | 4 | 119 | 595 | 481 | 394 | 449 | 437 | 146 | 49 | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 302 | 512 | 356 | 435 | 0 | 370 | 341 | 235 | 441 | 447 | 399 | 834 | 847 | 99 | 61 | 312 | 242 | 132 | 355 | 265 |
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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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