Westward Ho! Beach Conditions
Today's weather, surf and sunset for the beach on our doorstep — so you can plan your day around the sky and the sea.
Today on the beach
A live snapshot for Westward Ho!, updated through the day. Handy whether you're deciding on a surf, a Pebble Ridge walk, or just where to watch the sunset.
Live weather & surf from Open-Meteo; tide predictions © ADMIRALTY / UK Hydrographic Office. A guide only — never rely on it for navigation or safety. Always check the tide and lifeguard flags before you enter the water.
The tide runs the show here
Westward Ho! has a big tidal range, and it changes the beach completely. At low tide you get a vast expanse of firm sand (and the rock pools appear); around high tide the sea comes right up to Pebble Ridge. It's worth a five-second check before you set off.
Today's tide times
High and low water for Westward Ho!. Plan rock-pooling and long beach walks for the couple of hours either side of low tide; surfers, check which stage of the tide your break likes.
Surfing here
A long, forgiving beach break that suits improvers and is popular with schools. Our surfing guide covers the beach, the surf school and gear hire.
Those west-facing skies
Facing due west across the Atlantic, Westward Ho! serves up some of North Devon's best sunsets. The times above tell you when to be on the seafront with a drink.
Rainy day ideas
If the verdict up top says "plan B", we've got a whole guide to indoor days out within easy reach of the house.
Wake up to this every morning
Stay at Waves & Walkways and the beach, the surf and the sunset are all a short stroll away. Check our availability and book direct.
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