Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.8° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be honest with you right out of the gate: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves ahead. There’s a real gap in quality here, so don’t go getting your hopes up for anything decent in the near term.

The water’s hanging at around 65°, which is a touch warmer than it should be for this time of year, so that’s one small silver lining if you’re just keen for a paddle.

Right now, and for the next few days, we’re looking at tiny, short-period slop. Tuesday morning has a weak 3ft of close-range WSW swell at 7 seconds, but it’s cross-on and choppy. The energy is barely there, sitting at 101, and it just gets worse from there. Wednesday throws a bit more size at us, 6ft, but it’s still poor quality with a fresh onshore wind. The energy picks up to 274, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is ruining it. We’re looking at a real run of nothing until about the 9th, where we get a tiny little pulse of 3ft with a glassy morning, but it’s still just surfable, not good.

The middle of the week is a write-off. The 14th sees a bit more size, 6ft, but the conditions are still marginal and the period is short. The 15th has a clean morning with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only 3ft and weak. It’s just a tease. The 17th and 18th do see a bit more energy, but the wind is still not our friend, and the surf is messy.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. The standout—and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day window—is looking like the morning of Wednesday, the 19th. That’s over a week away, so treat it as a promising call, not a guarantee. The models are showing a solid 8ft of WNW groundswell with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is cranking at 800, which is strong. The wind is light and cross-on, which is a bit of a bummer, but it’s not howling. This is a big, powerful swell for Westward Ho! (North Devon). At this size, it’s not for the faint of heart or beginners. It’s pushing past 5ft, so it’s getting too big for learning, and at 8ft, it’s only for the experienced crew out there. The swell direction is WNW, which is right in the break’s sweet spot. This is the one to keep an eye on.

Beyond that, the 19th afternoon is still big at 8ft, but the wind gets a bit more on it. The following days don’t offer anything that gets me fired up. So, the plan is simple: wait out the slop, keep an eye on that 19th, and be ready to move when it lights up. It’s a long wait, but there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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96
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37
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:23AM7.59m
10:43PM7.65m
11:06AM7.28m
11:29PM7.25m
11:57AM6.90m
00:26AM6.82m
1:01PM6.56m
1:40AM6.48m
2:22PM6.42m
3:07AM6.47m
3:47PM6.68m
4:26AM6.84m
4:58PM7.25m
Low Tide
4:18PM1.10m
4:43AM1.22m
5:01PM1.43m
5:30AM1.60m
5:56PM1.83m
6:31AM2.01m
7:07PM2.17m
7:51AM2.27m
8:36PM2.25m
9:21AM2.20m
10:04PM1.95m
10:39AM1.78m
11:15PM1.40m
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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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