Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Feb 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
9.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westward Ho this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 25th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
4
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
1.6
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
2
W
2.1
W
1.9
WSW
2.5
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
3
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)91118161614131515151413121212181614131010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16291577156142334142267722152881302229602107120711361357102943962861150459016181081
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
20
SE
20
SE
15
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:05PM
8.53
8:22AM
8.70
8:42PM
8.34
9:01AM
8.36
9:22PM
7.95
9:44AM
7.83
10:07PM
7.42
10:34AM
7.16
11:02PM
6.80
11:38AM
6.50
12:18AM
6.29
1:08PM
6.10
1:55AM
6.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:02AM
0.17
2:23PM
0.23
2:38AM
0.40
3:00PM
0.58
3:18AM
0.81
3:42PM
1.11
4:04AM
1.38
4:33PM
1.75
5:05AM
2.01
5:43PM
2.37
6:33AM
2.49
7:25PM
2.65
8:24AM
2.46
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:07--7:05
Sunset5:40--5:42--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:49--5:51--
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
1-122---2----------8-
Temp. °C12101112111111101111101313111515111313119
Feels °C (?)35654554545776121267745
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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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