Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.0°C
2.4° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, W swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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1
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0
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2
0
0
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
12
1
W
11
1.3
W
14
1.1
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
13
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
65
29
60
166
229
653
404
178
116
82
50
157
322
229
268
189
136
426
325
271
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WNW
5
NW
5
N
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
W
30
NNW
10
E
20
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
15
SSE
15
W
20
WNW
15
SW
5
W
15
W
10
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
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on
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on
on
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High Tide
3:01PM5.56m
3:45AM5.63m
4:14PM6.07m
4:41AM6.21m
5:00PM6.71m
5:22AM6.85m
5:38PM7.36m
5:58AM7.47m
6:13PM7.95m
6:32AM8.01m
6:47PM8.43m
7:06AM8.43m
7:22PM8.74m
Low Tide
8:41AM3.25m
9:34PM2.99m
10:01AM2.80m
10:34PM2.43m
10:51AM2.21m
11:16PM1.81m
11:29AM1.60m
11:50PM1.20m
12:03PM1.03m
00:22AM0.68m
12:35PM0.56m
00:54AM0.27m
1:07PM0.21m
1:25AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
19
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19
15
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12
15
9
18
18
12
13
12
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14
12
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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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