Westward Ho Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.05° N 4.23° W

Westward Ho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Westward Ho sea temperature is
17.5°C
3.0° 

Westward Ho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Westward Ho surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 2,719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Oct 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 14th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 14th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:02AM8.45m
7:18PM8.57m
7:35AM8.47m
7:52PM8.44m
8:08AM8.32m
8:25PM8.14m
8:40AM8.02m
8:58PM7.72m
9:13AM7.59m
9:32PM7.20m
9:48AM7.08m
10:09PM6.64m
10:28AM6.53m
10:53PM6.08m
Low Tide
1:04PM0.29m
1:21AM0.27m
1:36PM0.31m
1:52AM0.43m
2:07PM0.50m
2:22AM0.73m
2:39PM0.84m
2:53AM1.14m
3:12PM1.29m
3:26AM1.63m
3:47PM1.83m
4:02AM2.16m
4:30PM2.38m
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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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