Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at the cards we’ve been dealt for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, this is a tough one to write. We’ve got Westward Ho! as the only spot on the radar, and I gotta tell you, it’s looking like a right flat spell. There’s a long gap of nothing worth a paddle right from the start. The first chance we get is Monday morning, August 3rd, but even then, it’s a real struggle.
Alright, let’s get into it. The first bit of hope comes Monday morning, August 3rd. Westward Ho! will have some tiny knee-to-waist-high waves pushing in from the WSW, only about 2ft. The swell is short-period at 9 seconds, so it’s weak and won't have much push. The combined energy is a paltry 79, which tells you everything. But the wind is glassy – a light SE breeze at 3 mph – so the surface will be like a mirror. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and with the break being fairly consistent and only *sometimes* crowded, you might have the place to yourself if you’re desperate for a splash. Not a standout by any means.
After that little window, it’s pretty much game over. The wind swings onshore and the swell gets chopped to bits. The week after, from August 5th, the swell bumps up a touch to 5ft from the W, but the period drops to a pathetic 6 seconds and it’s blown out by moderate cross-onshore winds. The combined energy gets up to 162, which is moderate, but with that wind and short period, it’s just a messy, bumpy white-water mess. Kite surfers might be having more fun than we will.
The rest of the 16-day window is just flat or blown out. The swell stays tiny through the second week, rarely cracking 2ft, and the winds are a mix of cross-onshore and onshore, often fresh and lumpy. The combined energy values drop back to the weak two-digit numbers. There are no two ways about it: the only day with a clean window is that Monday morning, and even then it’s underwhelming.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate for a longboard and a glassy morning, Monday August 3rd is your only look. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 23 | 22 | 61 | 79 | 61 | 39 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 158 | 178 | 158 | 135 | 69 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:09AM7.89m | 9:26PM8.14m | 9:45AM7.80m | 10:03PM7.96m | 10:23AM7.59m | 10:43PM7.65m | 11:06AM7.28m | 11:29PM7.25m | 11:57AM6.90m | 00:26AM6.82m | 1:01PM6.56m | 1:40AM6.48m | 2:22PM6.42m | 3:07AM6.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.76m | 3:40PM0.87m | 4:03AM0.93m | 4:18PM1.10m | 4:43AM1.22m | 5:01PM1.43m | 5:30AM1.60m | 5:56PM1.83m | 6:31AM2.01m | 7:07PM2.17m | 7:51AM2.27m | 8:36PM2.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | W 15 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 9 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 61 | 79 | 61 | 39 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 88 | 88 | 91 | 158 | 178 | 158 | 135 | 69 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 413 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 60 | 327 | 209 | 302 | 76 | 302 | 213 | 135 | 151 | 133 | 421 | 443 | 310 | 409 | 408 | 133 |
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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).
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