Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Westward Ho region.
To be straight with you, it's a lean spell. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead of us, but the opening stretch is a write-off. From Tuesday the 7th right through to Thursday the 10th, the surf is looking pretty woeful. Tiny waves with poor conditions, cross-onshore breezes, and the energy is just not there. It’s a flat start, so don't rush to grab your board.
Now, things get a little more interesting on Friday, July 10th. We see a slight pulse of swell – around 2ft from the West – and the wind finally plays ball. The morning offers a clean offshore breeze from the East, while the afternoon goes completely glassy. The wave energy is still weak (77), so it's not going to be pumping, but the conditions will make it ridable. For a beginner spot that breaks fairly consistently, this is your best bet in the whole forecast. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
From Saturday the 11th onward, it's back to tiny, weak conditions. The swell drops right off, barely scraping 1ft, and while the winds are often offshore or cross-offshore, it’s just too small to get excited about. You get a few long-period bits and pieces here and there, but the energy is next to nothing. There's a long gap of flat, unsurfable waves right through to the end of the period on Wednesday, July 22nd. Honestly, it's a frustrating outlook for the area, but it happens. The forecast can always change, but for now, that Friday is your only real window for a paddle.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 21 | W 15 | W 19 | W 19 | W 13 |
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 kJ | 37 | 35 | 33 | 41 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 76 | 73 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:39AM6.89m | 00:03AM7.04m | 12:33PM6.72m | 1:01AM6.85m | 1:37PM6.63m | 2:09AM6.76m | 2:48PM6.70m | 3:23AM6.88m | 4:00PM7.00m | 4:34AM7.20m | 5:05PM7.46m | 5:36AM7.63m | 6:03PM7.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19AM1.58m | 5:37PM1.76m | 6:11AM1.75m | 6:35PM1.93m | 7:12AM1.88m | 7:42PM2.02m | 8:22AM1.91m | 8:56PM1.93m | 9:34AM1.77m | 10:09PM1.64m | 10:42AM1.46m | 11:15PM1.21m | 11:42AM1.07m | 00:14AM0.76m | |||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 19 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 35 | 33 | 41 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 76 | 73 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | NNE 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 21 | W 8 | W 19 | W 8 | W 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 8 | W 15 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 265 | 30 | 22 | 151 | 22 | 9 | 132 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 32 | 85 | 71 | 514 | 88 | 432 | 334 | 84 | 352 |
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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).
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