Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 23 May 2026 BST
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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
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
13
0.9
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
WSW
16
0.5
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
200
151
106
104
137
125
260
175
206
180
118
81
50
31
15
14
14
12
25
88
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
E
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
15
SW
5
W
5
NW
10
NW
0
W
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:11PM6.62m
00:41AM6.82m
1:21PM6.35m
1:52AM6.62m
2:32PM6.33m
3:00AM6.62m
3:35PM6.50m
3:59AM6.76m
4:27PM6.76m
4:48AM6.95m
5:12PM7.04m
5:31AM7.15m
5:51PM7.28m
Low Tide
5:58AM1.77m
6:23PM2.09m
7:11AM2.03m
7:38PM2.26m
8:22AM2.09m
8:47PM2.23m
9:24AM2.00m
9:46PM2.07m
10:15AM1.84m
10:35PM1.86m
10:58AM1.66m
11:17PM1.64m
11:36AM1.50m
11:56PM1.44m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
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Temp °C
16
16
14
20
22
22
25
25
23
25
26
23
21
21
17
22
22
13
15
15
14
15
15
14
20
22
22
25
24
23
25
25
23
17
16
10
21
22
13
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
13
Energy kJ
245
200
151
106
104
137
104
260
175
206
180
118
81
50
31
15
14
14
12
4
88
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
16
0.6
W
13
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.2
S
3
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
8
0.4
W
9
Energy kJ
4
4
19
125
7
6
6
1
10
1
1
5
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
7
5
10
9
25
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
6
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
SE
3
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
6
5
3
7
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
56
55
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
261
230
232
108
128
30
132
135
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
6
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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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