Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
9.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 13th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
WNW
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.7
W
2.5
WNW
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)1514910111111141313121168181715891111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)377824751232333831974417313325451641956461326185783413448283562495764441
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
30
SW
45
SSW
50
SW
35
W
40
WSW
35
W
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
20
SW
35
WNW
35
NW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
S
25
S
25
S
15
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
5.82
11:37AM
5.49
12:23AM
5.42
1:22PM
5.29
2:15AM
5.52
2:59PM
5.64
3:30AM
6.08
3:57PM
6.26
4:18AM
6.79
4:40PM
6.96
4:57AM
7.51
5:17PM
7.63
5:33AM
8.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
2.79
5:11AM
3.01
5:51PM
3.25
6:58AM
3.31
7:52PM
3.28
8:47AM
3.03
9:17PM
2.81
9:51AM
2.43
10:08PM
2.17
10:34AM
1.74
10:48PM
1.50
11:10AM
1.07
11:22PM
0.88
11:43AM
0.49
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24
Sunset6:13--6:15--6:16--6:19--6:20--6:22--6:23--
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
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cloud
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clear
Rain (mm)
--1-15-321---1--------
Temp. °C9911121087788781089961010810
Feels °C (?)23121-1-2233323-13324543
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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 12 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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