
Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this forecast for Westward Ho is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for real surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions, with only a couple of brief moments that might get a surfer interested. Most of the time, the waves are either too small, blown out, or just plain ugly.
First up, the water is sitting at 66° and that’s 4° warmer than what’s normal for this time of year. So, it’s noticeably warmer than average, which is a bit unusual for August.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a write-off. Tiny waves, poor surf, and the wind is all wrong. It’s a total washout. Wednesday the 12th morning shows a bit of a pulse. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the west with a 10-second period and an offshore wind from the east, blowing at 12 mph. It’s clean, but the swell energy is still pretty weak at 98. The combined energy is low, so it’s not going to be firing. The break is fairly consistent, but with these tiny waves, it’s a beginner’s day at best.
Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th? The swell picks up slightly, but the wind turns onshore and cross-onshore, so it’s a choppy, messy affair. The combined energy gets into the moderate range (227 on Thursday morning), but the wind is killing it. Not worth paddling out.
The weekend of the 16th and 17th is a mixed bag. Saturday morning the 16th offers a moment of glassy conditions with the wind going dead calm, just 3 mph from the northeast. But the swell is only 2ft with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is a paltry 29. It’s clean, but you’ll be waiting for something to ride. Not really a standout.
The best bet in the whole 16-day window, and I’m not even sure I’d call it a standout, is the morning of Tuesday the 18th. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the west, with a clean offshore wind from the east at 16 mph. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and the combined energy is 108. That’s the biggest, cleanest combo we see. It’s a small wave, but for a beginner, it’s rideable. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company.
After that, the rest of the week from the 19th onward is back to tiny, weak surf. The wind cleans up early in the mornings, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The combined energy drops back into the weak range. There’s a little bump in energy on Tuesday the 25th with a 3ft swell and moderate combined energy of 147, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. It’s a mess.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s no real standout. We’ve got a long gap of poor surf, with only the morning of the 18th offering a clean, 4ft wave. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 98 | 87 | 108 | 227 | 198 | 149 | 129 | 74 | 84 | 100 | 52 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:58PM7.25m | 5:30AM7.40m | 5:55PM7.90m | 6:23AM7.95m | 6:44PM8.47m | 7:09AM8.37m | 7:29PM8.85m | 7:51AM8.59m | 8:10PM8.98m | 8:31AM8.60m | 8:50PM8.86m | 9:09AM8.40m | 9:27PM8.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM1.78m | 11:15PM1.40m | 11:40AM1.22m | 00:11AM0.81m | 12:31PM0.69m | 00:59AM0.33m | 1:15PM0.29m | 1:41AM0.04m | 1:56PM0.09m | 2:21AM-0.02m | 2:34PM0.11m | 2:58AM0.15m | 3:11PM0.34m | 3:33AM0.51m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
42 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 39 | 98 | 87 | 108 | 227 | 198 | 149 | 129 | 74 | 84 | 100 | 30 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 2 | — | 52 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 132 | 134 | 80 | 413 | 303 | 9 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 55 | 230 | 57 | 58 | 312 | 0 | 54 | 135 | 30 | 132 | 133 | 408 |
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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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