Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.5° 

Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Westward Ho surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, W swell with 1,305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks here at Westward Ho! (North Devon). To be honest with you, I’ve been staring at the charts and it’s a bit of a frustrating run for us. There's a fair bit of swell energy coming through at times, but the wind gods aren't playing ball for most of it.

We kick off with a pulse of moderate energy (238) on Thursday the 3rd – around 5ft of west swell with a short, weak 8-second period. But that’s a write-off, mate. Onshore winds are howling at 16-19 mph, so it’s going to be a messy, lumpy old mess. Not worth getting wet for.

Friday the 4th actually sees a jump in size with 7ft waves (535) and then 6ft (390) in the afternoon, but again, the wind is straight onshore from the WNW at 19 mph. The power is there, but the surface will be junk. This is more of a windsurfing or kiting show than a paddle session.

Right, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 5th. The morning is looking *very* interesting. Swell drops to a clean 4ft from the west with a better 9-second period (212), and the wind goes totally glassy. Just a slight air from the west. That’s a window of smooth, clean conditions. That 4ft might sound small, but on a clean Westward Ho! sandbar, it’ll offer some fun little runners. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will be fine. After that, the afternoon gets a bit scrappy again with a cross-onshore breeze.

Sunday the 6th is small and the wind swings offshore, but it’s from the SE at 16 mph, which leaves it cross-off and weak. Down to 2ft and minimal energy (43). Not really worth the paddle.

Then we get another big pulse of energy from Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th. Monday morning sees a solid 7ft groundswell (1111) with a very long 12-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, but the onshore wind at 16-19 mph kills it. Tuesday is even bigger, with 8ft waves (1051) and a strong breeze hitting 25 mph onshore. That’s expert-only territory at best, and with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. The combined energy is very high, but the quality is shot. For kite surfers, this window on Monday and Tuesday could be epic, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a no-go.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a wasteland. We get repeated onshore and cross-shore winds with short-period swell, keeping things lumpy and weak. There’s a notable gap of several days where there’s just nothing recommended.

We finally get a couple of bright spots to finish the run. On Monday the 14th, early morning looks tidy. The swell is only 3ft from the west, but the wind is light offshore from the east at 6 mph, creating clean little lines. Energy is low (89), but it’ll be fun for a longboard or a foamie.

And then the real pick of the second week is Tuesday the 15th morning. Glassy conditions with a slight offshore breeze from the ESE, again with 3ft of west swell, but this time with a 10-second period (152). That’s a little more push and shape. It’ll be tiny, but perfectly clean. For consistency and quality given the surrounding junk, that Tuesday morning session is the standout of the whole 16 days.

So to wrap it up: Saturday the 5th is your best bet for the first week for a fun, clean session with some size. For the second week, keep Tuesday the 15th morning circled – it’s a small but beautiful window of clean surf. The rest is mostly a write-off due to wind, so don’t get your hopes up too high for the long-range stuff.

Stay frothy.
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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:39AM7.48m
11:04PM7.24m
11:31AM6.92m
00:04AM6.62m
12:40PM6.41m
1:26AM6.18m
2:12PM6.23m
3:03AM6.22m
3:43PM6.58m
4:23AM6.71m
4:51PM7.25m
5:22AM7.36m
5:44PM7.93m
Low Tide
4:13AM1.09m
4:34PM1.32m
5:00AM1.66m
5:30PM1.90m
6:05AM2.25m
6:51PM2.40m
7:40AM2.59m
8:39PM2.46m
9:24AM2.41m
10:10PM2.00m
10:39AM1.84m
11:13PM1.35m
11:33AM1.19m
00:01AM0.73m
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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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