Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for our shores. Let's break it down.
The first real chance to even get wet doesn't come until Monday, August 3rd, and even then it's a marginal call. The water is sitting at a very warm 65° right now, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – a notable little anomaly.
The only break that's even worth a mention is Westward Ho, which is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly spot. But we're looking at a long stretch of nothing before that.
After the 3rd, things turn to mostly poor, choppy conditions with cross-onshore winds. The swell stays tiny, mostly under 2ft, and periods are short, under 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 50 at times.
The one standout in the whole forecast is the morning of Monday, August 3rd. The wind will be glassy, dead calm, with a 2ft swell from the WSW. It's surfable, but very ordinary. The combined energy is a weak 74. It's not going to be a day to remember, but if you're jonesing, it's your best bet for a few clean, small rollers.
After that, there's a long gap of poor conditions. The next faint glimmer shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. We get a little more energy, with a 2ft swell from the W and a 9-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is still weak at 60, but it's the cleanest the surf will be for a week. It's a small window for a log or a longboard.
The following days, from the 13th through the 16th, are dominated by onshore winds and rain showers, with the swell staying under 3ft. The energy stays weak, and the wind is mostly fresh and lumpy. Not worth paddling out for.
To be honest, this is a quiet run for the area. The swell is small, the wind is mostly wrong, and the quality is just not there. It's a good time to clean your gear and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 30 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 61 | 73 | 55 | 38 | 14 | 84 | 47 | 100 | 154 | 146 | 127 | 61 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:52PM8.19m | 9:09AM7.89m | 9:26PM8.14m | 9:45AM7.80m | 10:03PM7.96m | 10:23AM7.59m | 10:43PM7.65m | 11:06AM7.28m | 11:29PM7.25m | 11:57AM6.90m | 00:26AM6.82m | 1:01PM6.56m | 1:40AM6.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.75m | 2:56AM0.71m | 3:07PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.76m | 3:40PM0.87m | 4:03AM0.93m | 4:18PM1.10m | 4:43AM1.22m | 5:01PM1.43m | 5:30AM1.60m | 5:56PM1.83m | 6:31AM2.01m | 7:07PM2.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 61 | 73 | 55 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 127 | 61 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 15 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 30 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 12 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 2 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 84 | 47 | 100 | 154 | 146 | 15 | 9 | — | — | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 135 | 30 | 312 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 60 | 128 | 128 | 327 | 244 | 2246 | 76 | 99 | 443 | 54 | 317 | 489 | 432 |
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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).
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