Western Head surf forecast

Liverpool · Nova Scotia · Canada

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A rocky headland break on the South Shore of Nova Scotia that picks up east and southeast swell. Offshore winds from the north are best.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces S

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SE, ESE, S

Best wind

N, NNE, NE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Autumn

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

cold water; rocks; fog

Nearby spots

• Cow Bay (Moose Rocks), Cow Bay
• Lawrencetown, Lawrencetown
• Martinique Beach, Musquodoboit Harbour
• Kennington Cove, Louisbourg

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