Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.1°C
2.8° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with 4,506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

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11
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11
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10
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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10
SE
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ESE
15
ESE
30
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35
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50
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25
SSW
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25
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WSW
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High Tide
7:06AM8.43m
7:22PM8.74m
7:40AM8.67m
7:57PM8.84m
8:16AM8.70m
8:35PM8.71m
8:54AM8.51m
9:15PM8.36m
9:35AM8.11m
9:58PM7.80m
10:21AM7.55m
10:50PM7.12m
11:18AM6.91m
11:55PM6.46m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.21m
1:25AM0.04m
1:39PM0.04m
1:58AM0.00m
2:14PM0.06m
2:32AM0.19m
2:50PM0.30m
3:10AM0.57m
3:31PM0.75m
3:52AM1.13m
4:19PM1.35m
4:44AM1.79m
5:22PM2.00m
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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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