Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, W swell with 1,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Westward Ho over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. The swell and wind are just not getting along for the most part, so we're going to see a lot of poor conditions before we get a sniff of anything decent.
Things kick off with a bit of energy, but it's all blown out. Friday the 4th has a solid 7ft of west swell with a short period of 8 seconds, meaning a lot of lumpy, wind-affected energy. But with a fresh 19 mph onshore wind from the west, it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. That pattern holds through the weekend and into the start of the next week. We get a big spike Sunday the 7th – a long-period 6ft west swell at 13 seconds, giving us a tonne of energy (1196), but again, a solid 16 mph onshore wind spoils the party.
The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 66°F, which is 4° warmer than average – you'll definitely notice that when you get wet. Unfortunately, you won't be getting the surf to go with it.
We finally see a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 6th of September. It's small, just 2ft of west swell with a 9-second period, but the wind swings around to a light SSE. It's a cross-off shore, and the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not a standout by any means, but with the combined energy a weak 81, it's our first real chance to get wet without getting completely thrashed. Crowds are possible here.
Now, looking way ahead, the best of the bunch looks to be Thursday the 17th of September. We've got a 2ft west swell with a 10-second period, but the big news is the wind – a light 3 mph offshore from the east-southeast. That will clean the waves right up. The combined energy is only 100, so it's weak, but it might be the cleanest window we see. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on it.
The following day, Friday the 18th, gets a bit more size – 5ft from the west-northwest – with a clean offshore wind from the east-northeast at 19 mph. That's a solid combination for a punchy, clean wave, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly. For the size, a 5ft wave with a strong offshore wind is definitely expert territory.
Bottom line: there are long gaps of nothing. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off. Focus on that Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th for the cleanest conditions. It's not going to be epic, but it's all we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 540 | 418 | 200 | 89 | 188 | 89 | 78 | 67 | 91 | 1196 | 918 | 846 | 685 | 609 | 619 | 338 | 184 | 226 | 555 | 595 | 561 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:31AM6.92m | 00:04AM6.62m | 12:40PM6.41m | 1:26AM6.18m | 2:12PM6.23m | 3:03AM6.22m | 3:43PM6.58m | 4:23AM6.71m | 4:51PM7.25m | 5:22AM7.36m | 5:44PM7.93m | 6:09AM7.95m | 6:28PM8.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM1.90m | 6:05AM2.25m | 6:51PM2.40m | 7:40AM2.59m | 8:39PM2.46m | 9:24AM2.41m | 10:10PM2.00m | 10:39AM1.84m | 11:13PM1.35m | 11:33AM1.19m | 00:01AM0.73m | 12:17PM0.64m | 00:42AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 104 | 89 | 188 | 89 | 78 | 67 | 91 | 1196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | W 9 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 85 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | SW 4 | — | W 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 540 | 418 | 200 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | 918 | 846 | 685 | 609 | 619 | 338 | 184 | 226 | 555 | 595 | 561 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 302 | 76 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 79 | 277 | 80 | 81 | 302 | 302 | 302 | 220 | 359 | 277 | 81 | 198 | 56 |
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