Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 GMT
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Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westward Ho this week:

The surf forecast for Westward Ho over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 12 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
2
0
0
3
5
2
4
3
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
1.2
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.5
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
2.5
WSW
2.2
W
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)141316151413122119171615141413131212111312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29448026422797155374922972148493945241922952907189421551872841594396483478
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
30
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
40
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
15
SE
20
S
30
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
25
E
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:53AM
8.77
7:14PM
8.46
7:32AM
8.82
7:52PM
8.39
8:09AM
8.64
8:28PM
8.15
8:45AM
8.26
9:03PM
7.77
9:20AM
7.75
9:38PM
7.29
9:56AM
7.16
10:15PM
6.76
10:35AM
6.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:40AM
0.35
1:05PM
0.16
1:18AM
0.23
1:42PM
0.17
1:54AM
0.31
2:17PM
0.37
2:29AM
0.56
2:51PM
0.73
3:03AM
0.95
3:24PM
1.20
3:38AM
1.45
3:59PM
1.74
4:16AM
2.00
4:39PM
2.30
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-7:50--7:48--7:48--7:46--7:45--7:43--7:41-
Sunset--5:09--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:21
light rain
cloud
cloud
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light rain
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light rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-----1-212-1------412
Temp. °C889899910109111110111181010998
Feels °C (?)-114421255376477445665
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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 12 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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