Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
11.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
W
5
0.4
W
5
1
NNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
92
59
58
51
53
57
55
35
32
14
10
23
12
10
10
5
2
2
8
46
Wind (km/h)
40
E
40
E
40
ESE
40
SE
20
ESE
5
S
10
W
10
S
15
S
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
NW
5
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
30
N
30
N
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
5:45PM7.49m
6:02AM7.74m
6:21PM7.78m
6:38AM7.92m
6:55PM7.96m
7:11AM7.98m
7:27PM8.01m
7:44AM7.92m
8:00PM7.94m
8:17AM7.74m
8:33PM7.74m
8:51AM7.45m
9:07PM7.44m
9:26AM7.08m
Low Tide
11:52PM1.15m
12:10PM0.95m
00:25AM0.92m
12:41PM0.82m
00:57AM0.80m
1:12PM0.80m
1:28AM0.79m
1:42PM0.88m
2:00AM0.90m
2:14PM1.08m
2:33AM1.14m
2:46PM1.36m
3:07AM1.47m
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clear
clear
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clear
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5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
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8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:42
8:44
8:45
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Temp °C
16
12
14
14
13
13
14
11
12
12
11
13
13
10
12
12
11
12
11
8
9
8
3
6
6
8
12
12
9
9
11
10
10
10
9
10
9
9
8
6
0
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.1
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
5
Energy kJ
181
92
59
58
51
53
57
55
35
32
14
10
23
12
10
10
5
1
2
7
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.2
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
NE
5
0.1
W
15
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
8
22
5
1
4
30
15
6
6
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
4
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
1
ENE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.3
SW
3
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.6
N
3
1
NNW
5
Energy kJ
31
40
28
18
1
1
2
1
8
46
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
282
265
243
210
9
9
128
64
64
81
265
265
128
122
133
302
133
362
151
497
453
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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