Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.9° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. 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 (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Westward Ho. The water temp is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, 64°, so you're not going to need the thickest wetsuit. But honestly, for the next few weeks, the surf situation is pretty grim. There's a long, quiet stretch ahead.

The first proper chance we see is on Saturday morning, the 9th of August. There's a bit of a pulse of swell coming through, about 5 ft from the west-northwest, with the combined energy at 233 – that's moderate energy. The problem is the wind. It's a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph, which is going to leave the place lumpy and messy. It's really only going to be one for the experts at that size over 5 ft, and even then, it's not going to be pretty. The swell period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit weak and bumpy. Not a standout at all.

Sunday afternoon on the 10th of August is more of the same, with a 6 ft west-northwest swell (combined energy 262), but again, that moderate cross-onshore wind ruins it. This stretch of decent sized swell is totally let down by the wind.

If you're desperate, there's an early window on Thursday morning, the 4th of August, with a tiny 3 ft swell from the west-southwest and glassy conditions. It's surfable but very ordinary, with a score that reflects that. The combined energy is just 89, so it's weak. You'd be scratching for something to ride.

But honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there's nothing I'd call a standout. The best of a bad bunch is that Thursday the 4th of August glassy morning, but at 3 ft, it's a beginner-friendly ankle-snapper. The rest is either too small, too blown out, or just plain ugly. It's one of those periods where you might be better off checking the forecast again in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
7:27AM7.52m
7:44PM7.92m
8:02AM7.75m
8:18PM8.12m
Low Tide
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
1:31PM1.06m
1:53AM0.92m
2:03PM0.85m
2:25AM0.76m
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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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