West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for West Shore Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a small window of surfable waves, but it’s nothing to write home about. The first decent action kicks off on Wednesday, August 5th. Expect a 4ft SE swell with a 12-second period—that’s a proper groundswell, giving the waves some shape and energy. The combined energy comes in at a moderate 448. The wind is holding offshore from the SW, so things should be clean. The water temperature is 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker wetsuit.

That Wednesday morning looks like the best of the whole run. The swell matches the optimum direction from the NE, so it’s hitting the beach right. It’s a fairly consistent break, but remember, it’s a beginner-friendly beach break, so with a 4ft swell, it’s not too big for the less experienced. That said, the 12-second period will make for longer waits between sets, but the paddle out will be easier.

After that, things drop off quickly. Thursday the 6th sees the swell drop to 3ft, and while the wind is cross-off and clean, the energy is weaker. Friday and the rest of the week are a real struggle. The swell drops to 2ft and below, and the wind turns cross-on, making it choppy and poor. The combined energy falls to triple-digits and then to double-digits, like 79 and 96, which is just weak.

There’s a long gap of poor surf from Saturday, August 8th, all the way through to Tuesday, August 19th. For nearly two weeks, the swell is tiny—mostly 1ft to 2ft—with junk wind and almost no energy. You’ll see some glassy moments on the 11th and 12th, but the waves are just too small to ride. This isn’t a surprise for the area; sometimes it just goes flat.

The next faint glimmer is on Wednesday, August 19th, when a 2ft SE swell comes in with offshore wind again. The combined energy is still weak at 44, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so the waves will be small and crumbly. It’s surfable for a beginner, but nothing to get excited about.

So, to be honest, the standout here is that Wednesday morning, August 5th. It’s the only day with a decent swell, clean conditions, and a bit of push. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly flat or poor. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out on the 19th, but don’t expect much.

Stay patient, and check back in a few days—forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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