Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 27 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Shore Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.8m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and sit down for this one. Honestly, for the next week and a half, it's a pretty grim stretch. We're looking at West Shore Beach, and it is flat. Like, really flat. The first real surf I can see doesn't show up until Wednesday the 9th of September, and even then it's just a tiny pulse of energy. The water's sitting at 54°F early on, which is a bit colder than you'd expect for this time of year, so you'll want a decent suit.
For the first week, from Tuesday the 1st through to Tuesday the 8th, it's a write-off. Tiny little dribbles of swell, nothing above 2ft, and most of the combined energy readings are in the single digits or low teens. A few clean mornings pop up, like Thursday afternoon the 3rd with glassy conditions, but there's no wave to ride. The wind does turn offshore from the SW on Friday afternoon the 4th, but with a 2ft swell from the north and a period of only 4 seconds, it's just a weak, chopped-up mess. You’d be better off looking for a different hobby for a week.
Things start to get a little interesting on Wednesday the 9th. The morning brings a glassy session with a 2ft swell from the SE, a period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy that finally cracks triple digits (102). That's a weak-to-moderate pulse, but it's clean. The swell direction is SE, which is a bit off from the NE optimum, but the glassy wind makes it rideable. Still, this is small stuff – only good for a longboard or a beginner looking to get wet.
The real standouts, if you can call them that, come on the second weekend. Saturday the 12th of September is the best on offer. The morning has a 3ft swell from the ESE, a period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 191. It's a moderate pulse and with a light W cross-off wind, it'll be clean. The afternoon holds at 3ft with a similar ESE direction and 11 second period, energy at 140, and still light cross-off winds. It's not pumping, but it's the most consistent wave of the entire forecast. Then Monday the 14th morning also looks promising with a glassy 3ft SE swell, 10-second period, and energy of 164. That's clean, glassy, and rideable. Don't expect a heavy barrel, but for a beach break on a shortboard or a funky longboard, you'll get a few.
Beyond that, the second week stays small. The combined energy drops back into the double digits (80s and 90s) and the swell period shortens to 8-9 seconds, which means weaker, more wind-susceptible waves. The wind also gets messy, with cross-onshore and onshore conditions from Wednesday the 16th.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a flat-out zero. The best windows are Saturday the 12th and Monday the 14th in the mornings. Both offer clean, small but rideable waves from the SE/ESE. Don't expect a classic, but it's the only game in town.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 4 | N 4 | E 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
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9 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:47PM1.67m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.22m | 3:00AM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | E 10 | S 10 | NE 4 | SE 9 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 |
116 | 161 | 258 | 209 | 207 | 95 | 37 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 17 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | S 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 |
9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | — | S 15 | E 10 | — | E 10 | S 18 | S 16 | E 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | WNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — |
— | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 99 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 93 | 117 | 15 | 338 | 373 | 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.











