Westward Ho surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 22 Apr 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
11.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Westward Ho in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.4
SW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)101612111010111112111099888816151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8532963901931351501338873443939333247106140160
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
35
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:17AM
7.63
10:42PM
7.50
11:14AM
6.92
11:44PM
6.88
12:25PM
6.34
1:02AM
6.46
1:51PM
6.09
2:28AM
6.42
3:13PM
6.26
3:42AM
6.70
4:17PM
6.67
4:39AM
7.10
5:05PM
7.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:14PM
1.33
4:49AM
1.51
5:15PM
1.97
6:03AM
2.09
6:37PM
2.45
7:37AM
2.36
8:13PM
2.53
9:04AM
2.22
9:32PM
2.26
10:09AM
1.87
10:29PM
1.86
10:57AM
1.49
11:14PM
1.48
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-8:22--8:23--8:25--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:32-
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131312141512131512131514141615151714161713
Feels °C (?)556797710991412101413121412131410
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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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