Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Westward Ho. It’s been a pretty grim run lately, and to be honest, the next week and a half isn't shaping up to give us much to shout about. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a good 4° warmer than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s pretty noticeable.

We’re staring down a long, dry spell, stretching from now, right through most of the period. There’s a massive gap with nothing worth paddling out for until we get to Monday the 14th of September, and even that is a real struggle.

The first flicker of something happens Monday morning the 14th. There’s a small 4ft W swell, period 9 seconds, combined energy (288). It’s a "marginal" call at best. But you know what? The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the North, keeping things reasonably tidy with only slight cross-chop. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ve seen for over a week. Don’t expect much.

Then, the day that gets the nod as the standout of the whole outlook is Tuesday the 15th of September. This is the only event worth making a plan for. The swell is a clean 4ft from the West, period 9 seconds, with a combined energy of (184). The real magic is the wind: it’s a flat calm, glassy morning with a South-Westerly breeze of 0 mph. That means the surface will be like a mirror. For a break that’s already pretty small, that offshore wind is a massive positive, you’ll get the cleanest lines possible. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” but take a look at the conditions, that glassy water is a big deal. The afternoon stays clean too with a light cross-onshore.

Wednesday the 16th also offers a half-decent, tiny window. Another morning with glassy conditions, this time a 2ft West swell (combined energy 101). Small, clean, little peaks. For a beginner spot, this is about as user-friendly as it gets, but you won’t be getting any power.

Beyond that, the swell drops and the wind turns ugly. So honestly, your only real chance to get wet without a fight is next Tuesday. It ain't much, but with a glassy surface on 4ft, it’s the pick of a very poor bunch.

Rusty.

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