Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.8° 

Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Westward Ho surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with WNW 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 (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the forecast for the next week and a half or so is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of gutless, blown-out conditions. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of July, the sea state is just grim. The wind is locked in from the north-west, smashing the surface to bits, and the swell is tiny – mostly ankle-snappers around 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The energy is pitiful, reading between 10 and 54 (combined energy of all swells directed here). You’d be fighting a losing battle out there. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 64°, but that’s small comfort when there’s nothing to ride.

There’s a brief, tiny glimmer on the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July at Westward Ho. The wind goes glassy, and the sea goes flat calm. But the swell is just 1 ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds. It’s a lovely morning for a paddle, but not for a surf. The energy is still a weak 22.

Then, on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July, things finally shift. We get a proper offshore breeze from the east at just 3 mph. The sea goes clean. The swell is still tiny at 3 ft, coming from the west-northwest, but it’s rideable. The energy is up to 74 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The sea is clean, but it’s still just a one-star day.

Now, hold on to your board, because the real action is a long way off. The standout window is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. This is the one. The wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph, and the sea is clean. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a big, powerful lump of water. The combined energy is a massive 958 (combined energy of all swells directed here). This is a serious wave. For a beginner, 8 ft is a lot of water, so this one is for the experienced crew. Expect very good surf conditions.

The morning of Tuesday the 4th of August is still looking promising. The wind stays offshore from the east at 9 mph, with clean conditions. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft from the west, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is a healthy 272 (combined energy of all swells directed here). This is a good, solid day for a lot of surfers.

So, the long and short of it is: we’ve got a long, dusty spell of crap surf, then a little tease on the 30th, and a real, proper swell on the 3rd and 4th of August. The 3rd is the big one. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only true standout on the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:41PM6.00m
2:16AM5.89m
2:54PM5.87m
3:32AM5.85m
4:07PM6.01m
4:39AM6.07m
5:06PM6.35m
5:31AM6.44m
5:53PM6.78m
6:14AM6.84m
6:33PM7.22m
6:52AM7.21m
7:10PM7.61m
Low Tide
7:55PM2.70m
8:31AM2.78m
9:10PM2.79m
9:43AM2.75m
10:20PM2.63m
10:47AM2.51m
11:18PM2.31m
11:38AM2.14m
00:04AM1.91m
12:20PM1.74m
00:44AM1.52m
12:57PM1.36m
1:20AM1.18m
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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 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).

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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