Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, W swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase. The next 16 days at Westward Ho are a total flat spell. There’s nothing worth getting wet for.
It starts off with a real dud. From Saturday 8th August, the swell is tiny, just 0.7ft to 1ft. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-on or cross-off, but it’s not enough to do anything. The water temp is about average for the season, so you won’t be shivering, but you’ll be sitting on nothing. Energy is weak (7-15). It’s a total write-off.
Things get a little better around Wednesday 12th, with a 2ft swell from the west and clean, cross-off wind. The energy is still weak (98). By Thursday 13th, we get a little bump to 3ft (west, 11-second period) and the morning is clean with a slight air. The energy is moderate (188). It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. It’s the best on offer, and that’s not saying much.
Then there’s a gap. From Friday 14th through to Monday 17th, it’s back to poor conditions. Onshore wind, choppy, and the swell is small and weak. The only real change is a bit more size on Monday 17th afternoon, with 4ft (west, 9-second period) but it’s cross-on and lumpy, with moderate energy (221). Not worth it.
The second week is a bit of a wildcard, but it’s not a good one. Tuesday 18th sees 7ft to 7ft (west, 8-second period) and the combined energy hits strong (536-639). That’s some serious power, but it’s cross-on and choppy. For a beginner spot like Westward Ho, that’s expert-only. The rest of the week is a messy mix of small swell and onshore wind. The only clean moment comes on Thursday 20th morning with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft.
So, that’s the story. Nothing here. No standouts. No clean, fun waves. It’s a 16-day blank. Don’t bother.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 98 | 88 | 101 | 188 | 158 | 148 | 130 | 129 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:22PM6.42m | 3:07AM6.47m | 3:47PM6.68m | 4:26AM6.84m | 4:58PM7.25m | 5:30AM7.40m | 5:55PM7.90m | 6:23AM7.95m | 6:44PM8.47m | 7:09AM8.37m | 7:29PM8.85m | 7:51AM8.59m | 8:10PM8.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:51AM2.27m | 8:36PM2.25m | 9:21AM2.20m | 10:04PM1.95m | 10:39AM1.78m | 11:15PM1.40m | 11:40AM1.22m | 00:11AM0.81m | 12:31PM0.69m | 00:59AM0.33m | 1:15PM0.29m | 1:41AM0.04m | 1:56PM0.09m | 2:21AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 39 | 98 | 88 | 101 | 188 | 158 | 148 | 130 | — | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 9 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 129 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 267 | 267 | 133 | 133 | 301 | 133 | 80 | 133 | 133 | 423 | 303 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 57 | 57 | 355 | 87 |
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