
Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with 1,439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. 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 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 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 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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 |
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233 | 233 | 317 | 540 | 428 | 236 | 246 | 188 | 89 | 78 | 45 | 120 | 1439 | 972 | 847 | 478 | 501 | 401 | 187 | 116 | 336 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | 4:34PM1.32m | 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 | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 13 |
9 | 9 | — | — | 8 | 83 | 246 | 188 | 89 | 78 | 45 | 21 | 1439 | 972 | — | — | — | — | 187 | — | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSW 5 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 6 | WSW 7 |
233 | 233 | 317 | 540 | 428 | 236 | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 120 | — | — | 847 | 478 | 501 | 401 | — | 116 | 336 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 254 | 194 | 90 | 301 | 76 | 57 | 79 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 45 | 56 | 213 | 81 | 302 | 265 | 76 | 128 | 79 | 242 |
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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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