Surf Forecasts:
Westward Ho surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
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 brewing for our local stretch.
We’re kicking off the forecast period on Sunday, July 19th, and to be honest, it’s a pretty grim start. The energy is just not there. We’re looking at a tiny, weak 1ft swell from the NNW with a period of only 4 seconds — that’s just wind-chop, not surf. The combined energy is a measly 12 (weak energy), and with a cross-off wind, it’s not doing us any favours. This poor run of tiny, choppy waves is set to drag on for days. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations until the end of the month.
The one bright spot in this whole 16-day window pops up on Friday morning, July 24th. It’s a small window, but it’s special. The wind is forecast to be glassy — dead calm — and the swell is a tiny 0.7ft from the west with an 8-second period. The combined energy is only 10 (weak energy), so it’s not going to be big, but that glassy surface will make it look perfect for a longboard or a log. It’s a beguiling moment of calm in an otherwise choppy forecast.
The biggest pulse of swell arrives around Sunday, July 26th, with a 5ft swell from the west, and a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 208 (moderate wave energy) — that’s a proper kick of energy. But here’s the catch: every single session from that point on is hammered by a strong onshore wind. For the morning of the 26th, it’s a moderate cross-onshore, and by the afternoon it’s a fresh cross-onshore with a lumpy 19 mph wind. The swell is there, but the quality is going to be a mess. This setup is really more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same story continues through Monday, July 27th, with similar 5ft west-northwest swell and onshore winds, making it a choppy, lumpy mess for anyone trying to paddle.
The water temperature is a notable 65°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s much warmer than normal, so you might not need a full wetsuit for a quick session.
To be brutally honest, the only real standout is that tiny, glassy morning on Friday, July 24th. Everything else in the 16-day window is either too small, too onshore, or a combination of both. The period around the 26th to the 27th has the size, but the wind ruins it completely. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 24th is your best bet, but keep your expectations very low for any real waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 19 | W 12 | W 9 | W 18 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 59 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:21AM7.78m | 10:41PM7.88m | 11:04AM7.31m | 11:25PM7.30m | 11:50AM6.81m | 00:13AM6.71m | 12:40PM6.34m | 1:08AM6.21m | 1:41PM6.00m | 2:16AM5.89m | 2:54PM5.87m | 3:32AM5.85m | 4:07PM6.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.95m | 4:52AM1.13m | 5:08PM1.43m | 5:36AM1.64m | 5:55PM1.93m | 6:25AM2.14m | 6:50PM2.38m | 7:22AM2.55m | 7:55PM2.70m | 8:31AM2.78m | 9:10PM2.79m | 9:43AM2.75m | 10:20PM2.63m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 19 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 16 | W 16 | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 18 | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | — | W 13 | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 4 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 13 | 24 | 18 | 59 | 27 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 13 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 336 | 394 | 413 | 846 | 408 | 85 | 846 | 254 | 254 | 837 | 254 | 310 | 523 | 80 | 408 | 336 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 812 |
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