Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 BST
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Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 31st May)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
W
12
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
8
1.2
W
12
1.5
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
9
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
137
119
79
72
48
27
14
14
22
26
56
120
42
403
485
880
878
545
415
356
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSW
5
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
0
ENE
10
NW
5
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
30
SW
15
S
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:35PM6.50m
3:59AM6.76m
4:27PM6.76m
4:48AM6.95m
5:12PM7.04m
5:31AM7.15m
5:51PM7.28m
6:10AM7.32m
6:28PM7.48m
6:47AM7.44m
7:04PM7.59m
7:23AM7.48m
7:40PM7.63m
Low Tide
9:24AM2.00m
9:46PM2.07m
10:15AM1.84m
10:35PM1.86m
10:58AM1.66m
11:17PM1.64m
11:36AM1.50m
11:56PM1.44m
12:12PM1.37m
00:32AM1.30m
12:47PM1.28m
1:07AM1.22m
1:22PM1.26m
1:43AM1.23m
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5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:07
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9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
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1
2
1
3
5
1
5
1
Temp °C
27
28
25
23
23
17
24
23
21
16
17
16
17
16
14
15
16
15
16
16
14
30
30
27
20
20
15
23
23
21
14
15
15
19
14
12
12
13
12
13
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.4
W
5
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
8
1.2
W
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
138
137
119
79
72
48
27
14
14
12
9
56
120
42
403
485
878
545
415
356
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
W
9
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
7
2
3
6
5
10
1
22
26
39
25
27
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
15
Energy kJ
7
6
10
2
24
25
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
WNW
3
2.4
WSW
9
Energy kJ
2
2
3
880
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
22
9
9
108
9
132
135
118
0
0
55
10
10
10
10
10
219
10
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
5
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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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