Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
0.3
W
15
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.9
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.9
W
6
1
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
72
51
33
32
39
96
157
187
181
127
84
82
74
75
53
55
45
34
48
67
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
SE
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
45
E
35
ESE
25
SE
10
ESE
5
WNW
15
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
5
WSW
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:42AM6.70m
4:17PM6.67m
4:39AM7.10m
5:05PM7.11m
5:23AM7.46m
5:45PM7.49m
6:02AM7.74m
6:21PM7.78m
6:38AM7.92m
6:55PM7.96m
7:11AM7.98m
7:27PM8.01m
7:44AM7.92m
Low Tide
9:32PM2.26m
10:09AM1.87m
10:29PM1.86m
10:57AM1.49m
11:14PM1.48m
11:36AM1.17m
11:52PM1.15m
12:10PM0.95m
00:25AM0.92m
12:41PM0.82m
00:57AM0.80m
1:12PM0.80m
1:28AM0.79m
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5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
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8:29
8:30
8:32
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
Temp °C
16
13
15
15
12
10
12
11
14
16
14
13
14
13
13
13
10
12
12
10
12
15
11
12
13
8
3
7
4
5
9
4
7
8
10
11
10
8
9
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
14
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
38
72
51
33
25
19
96
157
187
181
127
84
82
74
75
53
55
30
15
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.5
W
8
0.3
W
15
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
W
19
0.2
W
17
0.1
NE
6
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
3
3
32
39
11
5
7
22
1
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
10
8
7
6
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NE
4
1.1
ENE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.9
W
6
1
W
6
Energy kJ
7
12
11
47
26
52
24
4
6
45
34
48
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
0
0
118
0
364
87
62
261
254
255
123
11
0
0
127
70
301
248
77
70
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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