Westward Ho Surf Break

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Issued: 6 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
17.1° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 242 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 3rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into the look ahead for our little slice of coast. It's a bit of a quiet tale for the next couple of weeks, so don't expect any fireworks, but there are a couple of moments to keep an eye on.

Straight off the bat, the water is sitting at 63°F at the start, which is *much warmer than normal* (an anomaly of 4°F). That’s a nice little bonus; you’ll barely need a spring suit.

The outlook starts off pretty grim. We’ve got a run of poor surf with nothing rideable for the first week and a half. From Friday the 3rd right through to Tuesday the 14th, it's essentially a write-off. The swell is anemic, mostly around 2ft or less, with weak energy readings (between 27 and 237 on the energy scale, and even that first 237 is a bogus reading from a poor quality wind swell). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the ocean choppy and messy. For a beginner spot like Westward Ho, it’s still too small and bumpy to bother. Honestly, it's more of a beach-walk and coffee kind of stretch.

We finally get a tiny flicker of life on Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The swell bumps up to a pathetic but surfable 2ft from the west, but the real kicker is the wind turning offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and I can't argue. The energy is moderate at 114, and it’s clean, but at this size, you're hunting for knee-high bumps. It's a "if you're desperate" session.

The only stand-out worth a true mention falls on Saturday, July 18th. Now, we’re talking about this over a week and a half away, so treat it as a promising rumour rather than gospel. Swell is set to push up to 4ft in the morning, jumping to 6ft in the afternoon from the WSW. The combined energy spikes into the strong zone, hitting 544 in the afternoon. That's proper grunt for the Ho. The catch? The wind will be cross-onshore from the WNW. For an open beach like this, a 6ft cross-onshore swell won't be clean; it'll be choppy and lumpy. It’s a size that’s pushing out of beginner territory and into intermediate fun, but the bumpy conditions will keep it from being perfect. If the wind backs off a touch, it could be the best we get in the whole run, but as it stands, it's a "maybe" date for the diary.

So, to sum it up: bone-dry through the first 11 days, then a window of small, clean waves on the 14th for the committed, followed by a potentially lumpy but punchy swell on the 18th. No screaming barrels, but a little hope on the horizon.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
1
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
200
200
94
94
65
40
56
55
35
34
35
37
34
33
39
39
39
40
41
28
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
W
15
SW
15
W
25
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
SW
15
W
20
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
E
15
NW
10
SE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:15PM7.69m
9:34AM7.34m
9:52PM7.60m
10:12AM7.22m
10:31PM7.45m
10:53AM7.07m
11:14PM7.26m
11:39AM6.89m
00:03AM7.04m
12:33PM6.72m
1:01AM6.85m
1:37PM6.63m
2:09AM6.76m
Low Tide
2:56PM1.23m
3:20AM1.25m
3:31PM1.29m
3:56AM1.32m
4:08PM1.41m
4:35AM1.44m
4:49PM1.57m
5:19AM1.58m
5:37PM1.76m
6:11AM1.75m
6:35PM1.93m
7:12AM1.88m
7:42PM2.02m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
15
18
18
17
19
19
17
20
20
17
20
20
19
22
22
21
25
25
22
Feels °C
15
13
14
15
15
16
18
17
17
17
17
16
17
18
18
21
20
20
25
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
1
W
10
1
W
6
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
Energy kJ
237
200
200
78
94
56
33
56
55
35
34
35
37
34
33
39
39
39
40
41
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.1
W
14
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
10
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
94
65
40
13
15
4
3
8
3
8
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.9
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
1
50
12
7
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
55
302
70
57
549
198
59
79
122
135
128
128
135
636
22
32
132
22
22
71
30
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
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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