West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.9° C
1.1° 

West Shore Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


West Shore Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,635 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.


Alright, this is Rusty, checkin’ in with your local surf outlook for West Shore Beach.

First thing you gotta know, West Shore Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to swell. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than what we usually get this time of year – throw on an extra layer.

We’re looking at a pretty rough start. Thursday the 9th is a write-off. We’ve got a strong, raw cross-off wind from the South at 28 mph making a mess of things, even if the swell is pushing up to 8 ft. Not worth paddling out. Friday the 10th doesn’t get much better with similar cross-off conditions and a 7 ft swell that’s just too much for this break. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1092) but the wind is trashing it.

Saturday the 11th morning is where it finally starts to look interesting. The wind swings to a light offshore from the Southwest at 9 mph, and the swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft from the ESE. The combined energy is still moderate (358), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real window, and it’s clean. Afternoon gets lighter, but the wind goes cross-off, so morning is your pick.

Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th is a bit of a lull. Small, ordinary waves, mostly under 3 ft. The combined energy drops below 100 (weak), and the wind is all over the place. Not worth getting excited about.

Now, here’s the gold. The real standout is Friday the 17th. Thursday the 16th afternoon shows a little pulse with a 2 ft swell and long 15-second period, but Friday morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a 4 ft ESE swell with a very long 17-second period, combined energy is strong (946), and it’s blowing a gentle offshore from the WSW. This is a classic groundswell setup. The waves will have serious push and shape, with long lulls between sets making paddling out easier. The afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions, 5 ft swell, and energy hitting 1016. This is excellent for experienced surfers. For a beginner spot, that 5 ft might be a little punchy, but it’s clean. Saturday the 18th holds similar quality with glassy mornings and clean afternoons, just a touch smaller. The 17th and 18th are your best bets.

Then the wheels fall off. From Sunday the 19th through the rest of the outlook, it’s a long run of poor conditions. Strong cross-onshore winds from the East and Northeast ramp up, blowing out anything that’s trying to break. The swell is there, but it’s just messy and lumpy. Even if the 24th shows glassy conditions and a 7 ft swell, it’s flagged as too big for this break. For the most part, this stretch is a pass. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: get in the water Saturday the 11th for a clean intro, but hold out for Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th for the best, cleanest, and most powerful waves of the period. The forecast is reliable for the near-term, so those long-range ones on the 17th are looking solid.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
10
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.2
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
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1.3
ESE
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1.1
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10
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0.7
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0.5
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6
0.3
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10
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0.3
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10
0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
1428
1635
1092
711
428
358
312
210
166
132
86
59
58
24
56
23
20
34
18
73
Wind (km/h)
40
S
35
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
S
5
W
5
W
10
E
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
W
5
WNW
5
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
12:21PM1.61m
00:49AM1.65m
1:17PM1.68m
1:44AM1.68m
2:14PM1.75m
2:41AM1.71m
3:11PM1.82m
3:41AM1.73m
4:09PM1.88m
4:41AM1.76m
5:09PM1.92m
5:40AM1.77m
6:09PM1.94m
Low Tide
6:37PM0.34m
7:02AM0.28m
7:34PM0.32m
7:55AM0.27m
8:34PM0.28m
8:53AM0.24m
9:34PM0.23m
9:55AM0.20m
10:33PM0.17m
10:56AM0.13m
11:32PM0.11m
11:54AM0.06m
00:31AM0.07m
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7:31
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7:30
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7:30
7:28
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5:02
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 mm
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11
Temp °C
11
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10
10
9
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Feels °C
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3
6
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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.

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