
Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, me 'ansome, Rusty here. Let's 'ave a butcher's at what the Atlantic's chuckin' at us for the next couple of weeks, yeah? Straight up, it's a bit of a mixed bag, and there's a long stretch in the middle where you're better off findin' somethin' else to do. The water's proper warm, mind – we're talkin' 65° at the start, which is a good few degrees toastier than usual for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezin' your bits off when you're bobbin' around.
We kick off on Sunday the 13th and honestly, you can give it a swerve. Westward Ho! is copping a 5ft swell from the west, but it's got a 16 mph cross-onshore wind on it and it's all chop and poor surf. That pattern pretty much sticks for the next week, yeah? Monday the 14th through to Saturday the 19th is just a write-off. We're seein' a mix of onshore and cross-onshore breezes, choppy, lumpy conditions, and the swell's all over the place – nothing clean, nothing you'd wanna paddle out in. There's a pulse of energy on the Wednesday (16th) with some 548 (moderate wave energy) behind it, but the wind just ruins it. It's a solid week of naff surf.
Now, there's a little light at the end of the tunnel. Come Sunday the 20th in the afternoon, the wind finally eases right off. We get a 6 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and the sea cleans right up. The swell's dropped right back to a tiny 3ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. It's not gonna blow your mind, but it's *surfable*, and after a week of junk, that feels like a win. The energy's weak at 177, so it's a longboard or a foiler's wave, but it'll be clean as a whistle.
Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are back to poor conditions with small swell, so don't get your hopes up. But then we get a couple of interesting ones at the back end of the week. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the WNW, with a light 9 mph cross-shore breeze from the north. It's rated as "marginal," but that's a step up. Thursday the 24th morning, the wind swings offshore from the east at 12 mph, and the waves are clean but small again at 2ft.
The best bet, if you can wait, is probably that Sunday afternoon the 20th for a clean, cruisy session. It's the only time the wind really plays ball for a decent window. After that, it's all tiny, weak, and offshore winds but not enough swell to get excited about. A lot of nothing from the 25th right through to the 28th. So, get out there on the 20th if you can, or just wait and see if the forecasts change, 'cause it's a long dry spell otherwise.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
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377 | 220 | 194 | 154 | 77 | 269 | 269 | 349 | 514 | 375 | 288 | 368 | 403 | 619 | 303 | 183 | 137 | 204 | 267 | 209 | |
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 | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:51AM5.84m | 00:29AM5.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:23AM2.80m | 6:04PM3.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 9 |
— | 220 | — | — | 35 | — | — | 349 | 514 | 375 | — | 8 | — | — | 77 | 50 | 25 | 10 | — | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 16 | — | W 14 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 5 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
377 | — | 194 | 154 | 77 | 269 | 269 | — | 34 | 24 | 288 | 368 | 403 | 619 | 303 | 183 | 137 | 204 | 267 | 209 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 66 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 302 | 265 | 58 | 56 | 265 | 399 | 302 | 302 | 302 | 309 | 265 | 309 | 309 | 198 | 57 |
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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.
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