Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Westward Ho area.
Honestly, I’m a bit gutted to say this, but we’re looking at a long, dry spell to kick things off. The entire first week and a half is a write-off. From Friday the 7th right through to Monday the 18th, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the energy is pathetic. We’re talking weak, wobbly little waves that just aren’t worth paddling out for. It’s a proper blank run.
Now, hold on to your boards, because things finally look like they might wake up around Wednesday the 19th. The morning offers a bit of hope. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the west with a light offshore breeze, making for some tidy conditions. The combined energy is a moderate 332, so there’s some push there. For a beginner-friendly spot like Westward Ho, that 6ft is getting near the top end of what’s fun, so more experienced beginners will be okay, but it might be a little pushy for the absolute newbies. The west-northwest optimum direction matches up well, so it could shape up decently. The water temperature is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus.
The best window we’ve got in this whole 16-day outlook is probably the morning of Wednesday the 19th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the stars even partially align. The afternoon of the 19th gets messy with a cross-shore wind and the swell jumps to 7ft, making it a bit of a handful and choppy.
After that, things get messy again. The Thursday and Friday mornings see strong winds and lumpy conditions, keeping the quality poor. The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd brings a bigger swell, up to 6ft, but it’s blown out by onshore winds, so it’s a no-go. It’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one on those days.
So, to wrap it up: there’s a long, frustrating wait. Don’t get your hopes up for anything until the morning of the 19th. That’s your one and only real shot in this window, and even then, it’s a short-lived chance. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 100 | 115 | 106 | 123 | 192 | 137 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:01PM6.56m | 1:40AM6.48m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM2.17m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 100 | 115 | 106 | 123 | 192 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | SW 8 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 27 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | W 12 | W 8 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | SW 6 | W 8 | — | W 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 399 | 408 | 148 | 148 | 133 | 310 | 428 | 151 | 133 | 133 | 80 | 310 | 409 | 30 | 11 | 79 | 55 | 55 | 135 | 55 |
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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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