Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE 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 (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at West Shore Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’re staring down a long, flat spell for the first ten days or so. There are a few tiny bumps here and there, but nothing that will get you out of bed. The water temperature is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good 4/3 if you're paddling out on the rare chance.
The first real sniff of something worth mentioning comes on Wednesday, September 11th, in the afternoon. A fresh offshore wind from the SSW is blowing at 22 mph, and we see a 3ft swell from the SE, but with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is only 98, so it’s weak, and the quality is poor. It's just not there yet.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, September 12th, in the morning. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a 7ft swell rolling in from the SE with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 501. The wind is offshore from the SW at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful swell for the beach. At over 5ft, it's not for beginners, and at 7ft, it's getting into that expert-only territory. The break is exposed, so it will take the full force. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the strength of the swell and the beach break nature.
After that, it drops off again. There are a couple of glassy mornings around September 14th and 15th with tiny 2ft to 3ft waves, but the energy is low. September 16th has a glassy afternoon with a 1ft swell but a long period of 15 seconds, giving a combined energy of 151. It’s clean but tiny. The long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but if you’re desperate, it’s an option.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The only real call is that Saturday morning, September 12th, but be ready for a powerful, expert-only session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 10 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 41 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 9:08AM1.68m | 9:35PM1.67m | 9:54AM1.71m | 10:25PM1.66m | 10:45AM1.72m | 11:17PM1.65m | 11:41AM1.72m | 00:12AM1.63m | 12:41PM1.71m | 1:10AM1.61m | 1:40PM1.71m | 2:10AM1.59m | 2:38PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.23m | 3:47AM0.21m | 4:15PM0.23m | 4:37AM0.22m | 5:08PM0.23m | 5:29AM0.21m | 6:04PM0.21m | 6:24AM0.19m | 7:03PM0.19m | 7:21AM0.17m | 8:02PM0.16m | 8:21AM0.14m | 9:00PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | E 10 | S 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 10 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 180 | 207 | 92 | 37 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 123 | 13 | 9 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | — | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 17 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 22 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 10 | NE 10 | S 18 | E 10 | — | S 15 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NE 5 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 101 | 36 | 91 | 29 | 36 | 93 | 93 | 29 | 169 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 4 |
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