Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,224 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and this is the surf outlook for Westward Ho! over the next 16 days. Let’s get straight into it.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a grim run. Most of the time, the waves are there but the wind’s got them all chopped up and messy. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of poor surf conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday, September 14th.
For the first week, from Tuesday the 1st right through to Sunday the 7th, it’s a real grind. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, with speeds sitting around 12 to 22 mph. The swell is mostly between 3ft and 6ft from the west or west-southwest, with a period of 6 to 9 seconds – short, weak, choppy stuff. The combined wave energy is all over the place, from a weak 49 up to a moderate 391 (which is still just a messy, lumpy ocean). The water temp is sitting at 66°F with a 4°F anomaly – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year at Westward Ho!.
Saturday the 5th morning is a tease. Glassy conditions with 3ft swell from the west, 9-second period, and a moderate 147 energy. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best you’ll get, and it’s barely a paddling session. The rest of that day and Sunday the 6th are small and messy again.
Then we hit a proper dry spell. From Monday the 7th afternoon right through to Sunday the 13th, it’s pretty much all poor, with tiny windswell and onshore winds.
Now, Monday the 14th of September – that’s your one true standout. Morning and afternoon both deliver. We’ve got a 5ft to 6ft swell from the west, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is offshore from the east, blowing at 9 to 15 mph, which will keep things clean. The combined energy is a solid 276 to 320 – moderate but punchy, and the report actually says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle on the calendar. Beginners should be fine with that size, just watch the period – it’s short-period windswell so it’ll be a bit dumpy and quick to close out.
After that, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are back to poor form with cross-on winds and choppy or glassy but weak waves.
So, in short: if you’ve got to paddle out, Saturday the 5th morning is a tiny, clean window for a longboard, but the only real day with proper, clean, surfable waves is Monday the 14th. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 10 |
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155 | 125 | 84 | 41 | 284 | 258 | 258 | 258 | 295 | 391 | 252 | 188 | 136 | 116 | 60 | 59 | 44 | 59 | 584 | 690 | 735 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:36PM8.27m | 9:56AM7.94m | 10:17PM7.82m | 10:39AM7.48m | 11:04PM7.24m | 11:31AM6.92m | 00:04AM6.62m | 12:40PM6.41m | 1:26AM6.18m | 2:12PM6.23m | 3:03AM6.22m | 3:43PM6.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.48m | 3:33AM0.64m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:13AM1.09m | 4:34PM1.32m | 5:00AM1.66m | 5:30PM1.90m | 6:05AM2.25m | 6:51PM2.40m | 7:40AM2.59m | 8:39PM2.46m | 9:24AM2.41m | 10:10PM2.00m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | W 6 | — | W 15 | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
155 | 6 | 84 | 41 | — | 4 | — | 9 | — | — | 252 | 188 | 136 | 116 | 60 | 59 | 44 | 3 | 584 | 690 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 4 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 10 |
— | 125 | — | 3 | 284 | 258 | 258 | 258 | 295 | 391 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | 735 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 92 | 45 | 359 | 265 | 92 | 79 | 254 | 302 | 56 | 99 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 80 |
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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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