Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break this down for West Shore Beach over the next couple of weeks. I'll be honest, it's looking pretty bleak for most of it. This spot is a beginner-friendly zone, but the swell isn't cooperating. The water's sitting about 54°F, a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a wetsuit is a must.
We're starting on September 3rd, and Thursday is a total dud. You're looking at ankle-high waves, barely 0.3ft, with no energy in the water at all. There's nothing to ride.
The very first time you might even find something *surfable* is Tuesday the 8th in the afternoon. And even then, it's ordinary. We're talking about 2ft of swell from the SE, with a period around 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best (59), and it's glassy, but the wave quality is poor. It's a tiny wave for a beginner to get wet on. Wednesday the 9th morning is the same story – 2ft from the SE, glassy, with moderate energy (48). The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a light cross-onshore breeze.
From the 10th all the way to the 18th, it's one poor surf day after another. The swell barely hits 2ft to 2ft on the 13th and 14th, but the winds are often side-shore or messy. There's a couple of clean windows with offshore winds, like Saturday the 12th with a fresh 22 mph offshore out of the SW, but the swell is only 1ft. That's hardly worth the paddle. The energy readings are all low, mostly under 100.
The closest thing to a standout – and I'm being generous – is the afternoon of Thursday the 17th of September. The swell gets up to 2ft with a decent 12-second period from the SE, and the energy climbs to 94 (high moderate). The catch is the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore from the W, which will mess with the face a bit and make paddling tougher for a beginner. It's not magic, but it's the best we've got in these 16 days.
Honestly, for a break that's "fairly consistent," this is a very quiet run. If you're desperate for a splash, the 8th or 9th are your best early options, and the 17th afternoon is the only one with any real push. Otherwise, keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 4 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 52 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:09AM1.59m | 3:36PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:57PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | E 10 | S 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 37 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 32 | 52 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | — | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | E 8 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | E 15 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | — | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 16 | E 17 | E 8 | E 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — | SSE 9 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 50 | — | 66 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 166 | 29 | 91 | 29 | 29 | 93 | 93 | 29 | 165 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 22 |
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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).
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