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Western Head Reef surf Forecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 ADT
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Western Head Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Western Head Reef sea temperature is 3.9°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 3.2 °C max: 5.1 °C min: 1.8 °C)
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Western Head Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Western Head Reef sea temperature is 3.9°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 3.2 °C max: 5.1 °C min: 1.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Western Head Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Western Head Reef in the next 12 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Western Head Reef over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.3
SSW
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.2
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
1
S
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)11388141211111110101010101010101099999984779999988-
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2110967185066615751693030304446464526262614141412311626306156575433310
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
W
10
NW
20
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
5
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
0
S
10
WNW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
NW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SE
20
NE
15
WNW
15
WSW
30
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
10
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
1.29
4:03AM
1.33
5:07PM
1.32
5:18AM
1.35
6:05PM
1.39
6:18AM
1.41
6:49PM
1.47
7:06AM
1.46
7:26PM
1.55
7:48AM
1.51
8:00PM
1.61
8:27AM
1.53
8:34PM
1.65
9:05AM
1.54
9:07PM
1.67
9:42AM
1.53
9:40PM
1.66
10:19AM
1.51
10:14PM
1.64
10:55AM
1.48
10:49PM
1.62
11:32AM
1.45
11:28PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00AM
0.37
10:29PM
0.60
10:56AM
0.40
11:26PM
0.58
11:47AM
0.41
12:18AM
0.53
12:34PM
0.40
1:04AM
0.45
1:14PM
0.39
1:43AM
0.36
1:49PM
0.38
2:19AM
0.27
2:21PM
0.37
2:51AM
0.20
2:52PM
0.36
3:23AM
0.15
3:23PM
0.37
3:57AM
0.13
3:55PM
0.40
4:32AM
0.15
4:30PM
0.43
5:11AM
0.19
5:10PM
0.49
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--
Sunset-8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16-
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Rain (mm)
1------------113--------7---------1113
Temp. °C1214989767510119877101271110799710855747847107
Feels °C (?)1010535414168611357153245454-2-30-20-1-213-1

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

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Information about the Western Head Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Western Head Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Western Head Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Western Head Reef 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 (Western Head Reef) 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 Western Head Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Western Head Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Lunenburg and Shelburne.

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