Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, W swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westward Ho over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Westward Ho over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. There’s a pretty grim run of surf ahead, with poor conditions dominating the first week and a half. We’re looking at a frustrating gap from now all the way through to Friday the 13th before anything really starts to look like a proper surf. The wind is the main culprit – constant onshore and cross-onshore breezes are trashing what little swell we have.
The first sniff of something decent doesn’t arrive until Saturday morning, the 12th of September. The wind finally swings offshore from the ENE, light at 6 mph, cleaning things right up. We’ll have a 5 ft swell from the west at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 298. It’s not a big swell, but with clean conditions and lighter winds, it’s the best on offer for a beginner-friendly wave. It’s a decent window for a longboard or a funboard.
The real standout, the one that gives you a bit of hope, is Tuesday morning, the 15th of September. There’s a nice long-period groundswell rolling in. We’re looking at 3 ft from the west with a period of 12 seconds, giving that water a real push – combined energy of 285 (moderate). More importantly, we’ve got ENE winds at 9 mph, which is cross-offshore, and the forecast is calling for clean conditions. For a break with a bit of an open fetch like Westward Ho, that cross-off wind will make for some nicely lined-up, chest-high sets. The longer period also means fewer, more powerful waves, so paddling out won’t be a fight.
After that, things go a bit quiet again. Monday the 14th offers a small, clean offshore window in the morning with 2 ft swell, but it’s hardly a standout.
So, to sum it up: this isn’t a period for epic waves. The first week is a write-off. Your best bet is to circle Saturday the 12th for a fun, beginner-friendly session with clean conditions. If you want the best quality of the window, get on it Tuesday the 15th for some clean, long-period groundswell. Just don’t expect it to be pumping.
Stay patient, lads.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 155 | 125 | 84 | 43 | 294 | 232 | 226 | 226 | 403 | 289 | 291 | 104 | 129 | 106 | 58 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 336 | 449 | 331 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:18AM8.25m | 9:36PM8.27m | 9:56AM7.94m | 10:17PM7.82m | 10:39AM7.48m | 11:04PM7.24m | 11:31AM6.92m | 00:04AM6.62m | 12:40PM6.41m | 1:26AM6.18m | 2:12PM6.23m | 3:03AM6.22m | 3:43PM6.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.48m | 3:33AM0.64m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:13AM1.09m | 4:34PM1.32m | 5:00AM1.66m | 5:30PM1.90m | 6:05AM2.25m | 6:51PM2.40m | 7:40AM2.59m | 8:39PM2.46m | 9:24AM2.41m | 10:10PM2.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | W 6 | — | W 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 155 | 6 | 84 | 43 | — | 4 | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 104 | 129 | 106 | 58 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 336 | 449 | 331 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 125 | — | 6 | 294 | 232 | 226 | 226 | 403 | 289 | 291 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 92 | 66 | 425 | 265 | 265 | 79 | 265 | 198 | 302 | 301 | 77 | 30 | 79 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 60 | 10 | 55 | 10 |
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