
Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’re not talking about a few dodgy days here and there; this is a proper flat spell. There’s a whole lot of nothing on the table, with only a couple of tiny windows where you might squeeze into a board if you’re really desperate.
The long and short of it is, we’ve got a whole string of days with weak, short-period swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind that’s just going to chop it all up. The first real chance you have to even think about getting wet is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. Even then, it’s not much. We’re looking at a small 2ft of west-southwest swell, but the good news is it’s glassy. That slight air and clean conditions are a massive plus. The energy is weak, only 82 in the combined swell energy bracket, so it’s not going to be epic, but it’s clean and surfable. That’s about all we can ask for right now.
That Monday afternoon, the wind swings back onshore and chops it up again, and it stays messy for a few days. The water’s warm, by the way. We’re talking 65°, which is a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s a real treat, at least.
The next window that’s worth a look is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. Again, it’s small, 2ft of west-southwest swell, but the wind is light. It’s still tagged as cross-on, but with that light air, it might have a chance of cleaning up. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push, but the energy is up a touch to 38. It could be something, but don’t get your hopes up.
After that, another quiet spell. The morning of Sunday the 9th is glassy with a 2ft west-southwest swell, but the energy is weak. It’s clean, but you’d be kidding yourself if you thought it was good.
Then, finally, there’s the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. This is our standout. It’s still small, 2ft, but it’s from the west with a 10-second period, which is a bit more decent. The wind is glassy, and the energy is 51, which is the best we’ve seen in a while. It’s got a bit more life to it. For an exposed spot like Westward Ho! with that WNW optimum swell direction, this is the pick of the bunch. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and there might be a few fun little waves. But, and it’s a big but, it’s a small one.
After that, we’re back into the doldrums. The energy picks up a bit around the 14th of August, with the swell finally pushing over 3ft, but the wind is just going to be too strong and onshore. We’re talking 18-19 mph cross-onshore winds, making it lumpy and messy. That’s not surf for us; that’s more for the kiteboarders.
So, yeah. It’s a tough stretch. There’s one day, that Tuesday the 11th, that is your best bet. It’s clean and glassy, and it’s about as good as it’s going to get. The long-range stuff is a distant hope, but it’s too far out and the wind looks bad. Stay patient, maybe stretch your legs on the 11th, and keep an eye on the charts because this can’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 |
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31 | 22 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 63 | 82 | 82 | 39 | 48 | 78 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18PM8.12m | 8:35AM7.87m | 8:52PM8.19m | 9:09AM7.89m | 9:26PM8.14m | 9:45AM7.80m | 10:03PM7.96m | 10:23AM7.59m | 10:43PM7.65m | 11:06AM7.28m | 11:29PM7.25m | 11:57AM6.90m | 00:26AM6.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:03PM0.85m | 2:25AM0.76m | 2:35PM0.75m | 2:56AM0.71m | 3:07PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.76m | 3:40PM0.87m | 4:03AM0.93m | 4:18PM1.10m | 4:43AM1.22m | 5:01PM1.43m | 5:30AM1.60m | 5:56PM1.83m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
5 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 63 | 82 | 82 | 39 | 48 | 7 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 3 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 3 | 6 | 30 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 10 | W 12 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | SW 3 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
31 | 22 | 15 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 78 | — | 19 | 22 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 836 | 301 | 135 | 151 | 133 | 408 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 6 | 128 | 128 | 99 | 327 | 79 | 135 | 340 | 151 | 416 |
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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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