Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.4° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. 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+) 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
10
1.1
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1.1
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9
1
W
9
1
WSW
6
1.6
W
7
1.6
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7
1.6
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8
1.6
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10
1.3
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11
1.2
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1.9
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7
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8
2.2
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8
1.7
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1.4
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
220
194
154
77
269
269
349
514
375
288
368
403
619
303
183
137
204
267
209
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
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30
WNW
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NW
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High Tide
8:21PM8.77m
8:38AM8.46m
8:55PM8.41m
9:11AM8.11m
9:29PM7.90m
9:44AM7.61m
10:03PM7.30m
10:19AM7.03m
10:39PM6.65m
10:58AM6.42m
11:24PM6.01m
11:51AM5.84m
00:29AM5.48m
Low Tide
2:24AM0.18m
2:38PM0.31m
2:55AM0.53m
3:10PM0.71m
3:26AM1.02m
3:43PM1.23m
3:59AM1.60m
4:18PM1.83m
4:35AM2.21m
5:01PM2.45m
5:23AM2.80m
6:04PM3.01m
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Temp °C
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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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