Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 23 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
9.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westward Ho this week:

The surf forecast for Westward Ho over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 27th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 27th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 25th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.9
WSW
2.1
W
1.5
W
2.1
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.9
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.6
W
1.7
WSW
1.5
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)151514131213201716141310101011121413111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3715286817239729211468177326242633171512299835205405557111099775894805989
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
30
S
30
S
20
SE
20
SSE
10
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
SW
20
SW
45
S
30
SW
30
SW
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:44AM
7.83
10:07PM
7.42
10:34AM
7.16
11:02PM
6.80
11:38AM
6.50
12:18AM
6.29
1:08PM
6.10
1:55AM
6.20
2:45PM
6.24
3:22AM
6.64
3:59PM
6.78
4:25AM
7.30
4:53PM
7.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42PM
1.11
4:04AM
1.38
4:33PM
1.75
5:05AM
2.01
5:43PM
2.37
6:33AM
2.49
7:25PM
2.65
8:24AM
2.46
9:06PM
2.38
9:49AM
1.96
10:15PM
1.79
10:47AM
1.32
11:05PM
1.18
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Sunrise7:15--7:13--7:11--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--
Sunset-5:45--5:47--5:49--5:51--5:52--5:54--5:55-
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-1--------514-12--61-1
Temp. °C11111213141114151112101110119899101011
Feels °C (?)55778611136526786641233
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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 12 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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