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Westward Ho (Devon)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 5.9kts | 7.3kts | | 0.6m | 10.1sec | | 0.8mm | 0% | 20°C | 21°C |
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| 04:00 | 7kts | 12.6kts | | 0.6m | 10.3sec | | 0mm | 0% | 17°C | 18°C |
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| 07:00 | 10.6kts | 19.6kts | | 0.7m | 10.3sec | | 0.3mm | 0% | 18°C | 17°C |
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| 10:00 | 12.4kts | 18.4kts | | 1m | 7.5sec | | 0mm | 49% | 20°C | 18°C |
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| 13:00 | 10.7kts | 15.3kts | | 0.9m | 9.2sec | | 0mm | 39% | 23°C | 20°C |
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| 16:00 | 8.8kts | 13.1kts | | 0.8m | 9.8sec | | 0mm | 12% | 22°C | 21°C |
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First light: 04:14-05:01 / Last light: 21:38-22:25
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | W |
| Best wind | N, NW, SW |
Alternatives choices
Pendine, Broadhaven, Freshwater WestSelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 0505 UTC ON FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026 FOR THE PERIOD 0600 UTC FRIDAY 26 JUNE TO 0600 UTC SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2026
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDNIGHT
LOWS FITZROY 1009 AND SOLE 1010 LOSING THEIR IDENTITIES. HIGH GERMAN BIGHT 1020 DISSIPATING
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING
SOUTH 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN NORTH UTSIRE. THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH TYNE DOGGER
CYCLONIC 3 TO 5. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE AT FIRST. THUNDERY SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES DEVELOPING. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FISHER GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER
SOUTHEAST BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY SMOOTH LATER. THUNDERY SHOWERS IN FISHER AND HUMBER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR IN FISHER AND HUMBER
THAMES DOVER WIGHT
SOUTHEAST VEERING SOUTHWEST 3 TO 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS AND FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. THUNDERY SHOWERS LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FITZROY SOLE
CYCLONIC, BECOMING SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST, 4 TO 6. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN WEST. SHOWERS, THUNDERY AT FIRST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
LUNDY FASTNET IRISH SEA
CYCLONIC BECOMING SOUTH 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. SHOWERS, THUNDERY AT FIRST WITH FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR AT FIRST
SHANNON
CYCLONIC, BECOMING SOUTHWEST LATER, 4 TO 6. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST. RAIN OR SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
ROCKALL
NORTH 4 TO 6, BECOMING CYCLONIC 3 TO 5. MODERATE. RAIN OR SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
MALIN
CYCLONIC, BECOMING SOUTH LATER, 4 TO 6. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. RAIN OR THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
HEBRIDES
NORTHWEST VEERING NORTHEAST, BECOMING CYCLONIC LATER, 4 TO 6. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT IN SOUTHEAST. RAIN OR THUNDERY SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
BAILEY
WEST 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4, THEN EAST 4 OR 5 LATER. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST IN NORTHWEST. SHOWERS. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
FAIR ISLE
CYCLONIC 3 TO 5, BECOMING EAST 4 TO 6 LATER. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT IN SOUTHEAST. RAIN OR SHOWERS, FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FAEROES
WEST 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4, THEN EAST 4 TO 6 LATER. MODERATE. RAIN LATER. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR LATER
SOUTHEAST ICELAND