
Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, ESE swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Shore Beach this week:
The surf forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf outlook for West Shore Beach.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start here, no real action worth chasing for the first few days. The swell is tiny and the conditions are messy. Hang tight, because the good stuff doesn’t really show up until later in the week.
Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th is a write-off. You’re looking at waves under 2 ft with weak energy, and the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-on, not clean. Just leave the board in the car.
Thursday the 16th shows a little pulse. The morning is still tiny with 1 ft, but the period jumps to 15 seconds, a real long-period groundswell. That’s promising for shape, but it’s weak energy. The afternoon picks up a touch to 2 ft with a 16-second period, and the energy climbs to moderate. The wind is cross-off and clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Now, Friday the 17th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a clean 3 ft southeast swell with a 16-second period. The energy is strong, and the wind is light offshore from the southwest. That’s a proper combo. Then the afternoon is the real standout: glassy conditions, 4 ft, 16-second period, and very strong energy. The water is 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so pull on the rubber. This is the best session on offer – clean, lined-up, and with that long-period groundswell, it’ll be better at the points or reefs if you can find them, but the beach will still have some good ones.
Saturday the 18th morning keeps it going with more glassy conditions and 4 ft at 14 seconds. Energy is still strong. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early. Sunday the 19th has offshore wind in the morning with 3 ft at 13 seconds, still clean and fun. That carries into Monday the 20th with more offshore wind and 3 ft at 12 seconds.
Tuesday the 21st starts to fade, and by Wednesday the 22nd it’s back to tiny, marginal stuff. There’s a brief uptick on Thursday the 23rd with a clean 3 ft at 11 seconds, but after that, it’s small and inconsistent for the rest of the window. The last week is mostly flat and messy, with only small, weak swells and poor wind.
So, the standout is Friday the 17th, especially the afternoon glass-off. Saturday morning the 18th is a close second. If you’re a beginner, those 3 to 4 ft waves are perfect for learning. The long period means you’ll have to wait for sets, but the paddling out will be easier.
If you’re hardcore, the long-period groundswell is best at a reef or point, but the beach will still have its moments. No crowds mentioned in the data, but it’s a fairly consistent spot, so don’t expect to be alone if it’s good.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
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69 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 45 | 140 | 376 | 475 | 620 | 581 | 478 | 373 | 282 | 195 | 206 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:09PM1.88m | 4:41AM1.76m | 5:09PM1.92m | 5:40AM1.77m | 6:09PM1.94m | 6:39AM1.77m | 7:06PM1.94m | 7:37AM1.76m | 8:01PM1.91m | 8:31AM1.75m | 8:53PM1.86m | 9:22AM1.73m | 9:45PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.20m | 10:33PM0.17m | 10:56AM0.13m | 11:32PM0.11m | 11:54AM0.06m | 00:31AM0.07m | 12:48PM0.02m | 1:29AM0.04m | 1:42PM0.01m | 2:23AM0.04m | 2:37PM0.04m | 3:16AM0.07m | 3:31PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
69 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 45 | 140 | 376 | 475 | 620 | 581 | 478 | 373 | 282 | 195 | 206 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 17 | — | E 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 4 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 21 | SE 5 |
73 | 6 | — | 4 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 52 | 27 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 42 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 12 | S 8 | — | S 19 | E 10 | SSW 17 | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | S 23 | SSE 21 | S 6 | SSE 16 |
— | 5 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 1 | — | 7 | 8 | 29 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 10 | 44 | 20 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — |
— | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 44 | 896 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the West Shore Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for West Shore Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at West Shore Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our West Shore Beach 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 (West Shore Beach) 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 West Shore Beach 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.
West Shore Beach is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










