Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
17.9° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 277 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. 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 Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks down at Westward Ho!. I’ll be straight with you – it’s not looking great. The 16-day forecast shows a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with no decent waves at all for most of the period.

Right through from this Thursday, the 23rd of July, all the way into early August, it’s a real flat spell. Swell heights are tiny, often around 1.0 ft to 2 ft, and the winds are mostly cross-onshore, chopping things up. The combined swell energy is pretty weak, barely getting into double digits, and the waves are just messy. We’ve got a bit of a bump in size around Sunday the 26th and Sunday the 2nd of August, with swell hitting 5 ft, but the period is short and the wind is on it, so expect poor, blown-out surf. The energy numbers climb to around 272 and 229 (moderate wave energy), but the quality is just not there. For beginners, that 5 ft with onshore wind is a messy challenge, not a fun day out. For experts, it’s not worth the paddle.

There’s a couple of glimmers, but nothing that saves the run. On Friday the 31st of July in the morning we finally get an offshore wind from the southwest with glassy conditions. It’s only 1 ft though, and the combined swell energy is just 21 (weak energy). You’d be floating around on a longboard with no push. Then on Friday the 7th of August, the morning breeze swings offshore from the east, giving us a clean look at 1.0 ft. It’s just too small to get excited about.

For a spot that’s fairly exposed to WNW swell and usually fairly consistent, this is a painful blank run. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but there’s just nothing to surf here. Given the onshore winds and messy conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on a few of those afternoons with a bit of wind.

Hang in there – it tends not to stay this quiet for long.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:41PM6.00m
2:16AM5.89m
2:54PM5.87m
3:32AM5.85m
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
Low Tide
7:22AM2.55m
7:55PM2.70m
8:31AM2.78m
9:10PM2.79m
9:43AM2.75m
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
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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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