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westward ho Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:50am

Swell

4ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

5mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

1°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 16s	1°C
4ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 13s	1°C
4ft 12s	2ft 14s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 14s	1°C
4ft 11s	2ft 14s	Cross 6mph 8mph	2ft 14s	3°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 6mph 9mph	1-2ft 12s	7°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1-2ft 10s	6°C
4ft 11s	2ft 15s	Cross 6mph 5mph	2ft 15s	2°C
4ft 11s	2ft 11s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 11s	1°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	2-3ft 17s	Cross 4mph 4mph	2-3ft 17s	3°C
4ft 13s	3ft 15s	Cross 3mph 4mph	3ft 15s	6°C
5ft 15s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 2mph 2mph	3-4ft 15s	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 14s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 5s	7°C
4-5ft 14s		Cross 2mph 3mph	Flat	8°C
4ft 13s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 0mph 1mph	0-1ft 7s	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	7°C
2-3ft 11s	Cross 4mph 7mph	Flat	8°C
1-2ft 13s	Cross 3mph 5mph	Flat	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 13s	1ft 13s	Off 7mph 17mph	1ft 13s	5°C
2ft 12s	1ft 12s	Off 10mph 17mph	1ft 12s	6°C
2ft 12s	1ft 12s	Off 10mph 19mph	1ft 12s	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 3s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 3s	5°C
Flat		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	6°C
0-1ft 8s		Cross 5mph 7mph	Flat	6°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 13mph 31mph	1ft 16s	5°C 1.03mm/h
4-6ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 22mph 42mph	1-2ft 15s	9°C 2.47mm/h
1-3ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 21mph 43mph	1ft 11s	10°C 0.91mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 14s	1ft 8s	On 20mph 36mph	1ft 8s	5°C 0.25mm/h
8-11ft 14s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 20mph 35mph	0-1ft 8s	7°C 0.19mm/h
12-13ft 16s		Cross 18mph 30mph	Flat	6°C 0.21mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	Cross 16mph 32mph	Flat	6°C 0.11mm/h
5ft 12s	Cross 16mph 29mph	Flat	7°C
5ft 10s	Cross 13mph 26mph	Flat	6°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 8s	3ft 12s	Cross 30mph 52mph	3ft 12s	11°C 2.55mm/h
2-4ft 12s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 32mph 55mph	2-3ft 13s	11°C 1.8mm/h
1-4ft 16s	2ft 16s	Cross 31mph 54mph	2ft 16s	10°C 0.77mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Surfing conditions at Westward Ho, United Kingdom, offer an exciting blend of opportunity and challenge. Situated along the North Devon coast, this beach is known for its attractive surfing conditions catering to a wide range of skill sets. The beach primarily receives a blend of Atlantic swells, which makes it a popular choice for surfing enthusiasts. The waves are typically consistent, giving surfers plenty of opportunities for a thrilling ride. Depending on the weather and tides, the swell size can vary considerably, with potential for higher swells that add an element of thrill for the more experienced daredevils. Westward Ho also happens to be a sandy beach, which makes it quite suitable for beginners. The sandy bottom coupled with the gentle swells during the less stormy days presents the perfect setting for novice surfers to find their footing and hone their skills. This is not to say that it's only for the greenhorns. Even the most seasoned surfers will find the rides here engaging enough. However, surfing at Westward Ho is also about picking the right moment and season. The surf conditions significantly improve during the autumn and winter months primarily due to the stronger swells brought about by the Atlantic storms. It's important to note that while these conditions may suit the seasoned surfers, beginners might find them a bit challenging to handle. Like many other surfing spots, the changing tides at Westward Ho also have a substantial impact on the surfing conditions. Generally, the waves here are at their best around the mid to high tide. This is usually the ideal time to get on the board and have a fun-filled surfing session. In summary, Westward Ho is a gem of a surfing spot that caters to all levels of surfers. From beginners to seasoned experts, there's something for everyone here. All one needs to do is understand the nuances of its varying tides, swells, and weather conditions to fully enjoy what it has to offer.