Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 26 May 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
12.8° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 2nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
1.1
W
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.8
W
8
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
137
119
79
72
48
27
14
14
36
49
202
118
78
538
533
543
617
553
457
487
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
N
10
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
N
15
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
35
S
20
SW
15
S
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:35PM6.50m
3:59AM6.76m
4:27PM6.76m
4:48AM6.95m
5:12PM7.04m
5:31AM7.15m
5:51PM7.28m
6:10AM7.32m
6:28PM7.48m
6:47AM7.44m
7:04PM7.59m
7:23AM7.48m
7:40PM7.63m
Low Tide
9:46PM2.07m
10:15AM1.84m
10:35PM1.86m
10:58AM1.66m
11:17PM1.64m
11:36AM1.50m
11:56PM1.44m
12:12PM1.37m
00:32AM1.30m
12:47PM1.28m
1:07AM1.22m
1:22PM1.26m
1:43AM1.23m
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5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:07
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9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
1
1
3
5
6
1
Temp °C
27
26
25
23
23
17
23
22
16
14
15
14
17
15
14
15
15
15
16
15
13
30
27
28
20
20
14
21
21
16
14
13
13
15
12
11
11
11
12
11
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
6
1.1
W
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.8
W
8
1.4
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
10
Energy kJ
138
137
119
79
72
48
27
14
14
21
18
202
118
78
538
533
543
617
553
457
487
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
NW
5
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
7
2
1
6
5
10
10
36
49
25
25
16
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
6
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
5
Energy kJ
2
2
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
3
0
30
9
22
108
102
128
135
83
0
3
117
10
10
79
10
222
79
10
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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