Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, W swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. 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+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a 16-day window for Westward Ho, and honestly, it's a bit of a tough one. The first week is a real write-off. We're looking at a solid 7-day stretch of poor surf conditions, with the combination of onshore winds and messy, choppy seas making it a no-go. The swell is there, but it's just not working. The best bet is to sit this one out until we get a change.
The whole period is defined by a single, very distinct shift. After a frustrating start, we finally see a change from the 18th of September. The first genuinely clean conditions arrive on the morning of Friday the 18th. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, and we get a small, clean wave. It's not a bomb, but it's surfable. The real gem, however, is the morning of Saturday the 19th. The wind turns direct offshore, light and clean. The swell is still small at 2 ft from the west, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is a modest 86, but with the glassy conditions, it’ll be a real treat for the keen surfer. This is your standout.
Then, Sunday the 20th stays clean with offshore winds, but the swell gets even smaller. The following week, from the 21st onwards, the period picks up nicely, getting into the 11-13 second range, which is a proper groundswell. The west swell direction is a good match for the spot. The winds are offshore, but they are stronger, hitting 18-22 mph. This will keep the surface clean, but the combo of small swell (3 ft) and strong wind might make it tricky to get the best out of it. Still, for the long-range, it's promising, but less certain. The water temp is a whopping 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thickest wetsuit at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 481 | 484 | 307 | 223 | 133 | 57 | 44 | 107 | 632 | 325 | 225 | 132 | 108 | 60 | 378 | 299 | 293 | 132 | 78 | 94 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51PM7.25m | 5:22AM7.36m | 5:44PM7.93m | 6:09AM7.95m | 6:28PM8.48m | 6:50AM8.39m | 7:08PM8.82m | 7:28AM8.63m | 7:45PM8.91m | 8:04AM8.65m | 8:21PM8.77m | 8:38AM8.46m | 8:55PM8.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM1.84m | 11:13PM1.35m | 11:33AM1.19m | 00:01AM0.73m | 12:17PM0.64m | 00:42AM0.28m | 12:56PM0.25m | 1:18AM0.03m | 1:31PM0.06m | 1:52AM-0.00m | 2:05PM0.09m | 2:24AM0.18m | 2:38PM0.31m | 2:55AM0.53m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 13 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | 481 | — | — | 223 | 133 | 57 | 44 | 9 | 632 | 325 | 225 | 132 | 108 | 23 | — | 3 | 293 | 132 | 78 | 3 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 10 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 484 | 307 | 27 | — | — | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 378 | 299 | — | — | — | 94 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 840 | 98 | 57 | 77 | 11 | 255 | 210 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 3 | 11 | 302 | 254 | 198 | 309 | 55 | 11 | 128 | 45 |
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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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