Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.5° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 577 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westward Ho this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at our patch of coast.

Right from the start, I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking grim. We’ve got a long dry spell ahead, with nothing worth paddling out for until at least Saturday the 14th, and even then it’s not pretty. The water’s sitting at about 65° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a solid 5° above average, and it feels weird, like the ocean’s forgotten what season it is.

Westward Ho is the only break in play, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly exposed to the west-northwest. The problem is the wind. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to the middle of the month, it’s almost constantly cross-onshore or onshore, gusting 12–19 mph. The swell shows up – around 3 ft to 6 ft from the west with periods mostly in the 6–10 second range – but it’s all lumpy, chopped-up crap. The combined wave energy barely cracks three-digit figures (358 on Saturday afternoon, dropping to 146 by the 18th), so it’s not just messy, it’s weak too. Everything gets labelled “poor surf conditions” and scores a flat zero. Honestly, it looks more like a kite session than a surf, if you’ve got the gear.

The one bright spot – and I mean faint – is around the 21st and 22nd. The swell drops to 3 ft or less, still from the west, but the wind goes light. On Monday the 21st morning, we get a glassy 3 ft west swell with onshore wind at only 3 mph – that’s about as clean as it gets here. The energy is weak (108), but at least the surface could be smooth. By Tuesday the 22nd morning, it’s a tiny 2 ft with a light cross-onshore breeze, still rideable for a log or a foamy if you’re desperate.

After that, it’s basically flat. From Wednesday the 23rd right through to Sunday the 27th, we’re looking at 0.7 ft to 2 ft dribble, with periods around 7–10 seconds but no power. The combined energy drops to single digits and low double digits – 9, 10, 12. The wind goes cross-offshore from the southeast on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th, which would be perfect for clean conditions, but there’s not a ripple of swell to ride. It’s a cruel joke.

So, bottom line: there is no stand-out session here. If you’re desperate, the cleanest chance is the morning of Monday the 21st, but don’t get your hopes up. This is a blank run, and for this area, that’s just how it goes sometimes. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave your board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
7
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
10
1.3
W
10
1
W
10
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
8
1.4
W
7
1.5
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.2
W
10
1.4
W
6
1.4
W
7
1.4
W
9
1
W
6
1.1
W
6
1.8
WSW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
270
379
320
183
162
150
105
212
295
295
474
577
290
156
187
313
81
95
327
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
WSW
30
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
35
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
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High Tide
7:45PM8.91m
8:04AM8.65m
8:21PM8.77m
8:38AM8.46m
8:55PM8.41m
9:11AM8.11m
9:29PM7.90m
9:44AM7.61m
10:03PM7.30m
10:19AM7.03m
10:39PM6.65m
10:58AM6.42m
11:24PM6.01m
Low Tide
1:52AM-0.00m
2:05PM0.09m
2:24AM0.18m
2:38PM0.31m
2:55AM0.53m
3:10PM0.71m
3:26AM1.02m
3:43PM1.23m
3:59AM1.60m
4:18PM1.83m
4:35AM2.21m
5:01PM2.45m
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7:38
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7:31
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7:27
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Temp °C
18
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Feels °C
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18
18
17
12
10
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10
12
9
9
10
12
11
12
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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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