West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.7° 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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, ESE swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at West Shore Beach. It’s gonna be a quiet stretch, so don’t grab your shortboard just yet. Most of the forecast is small and ordinary.

Water temp is about 55°F at the start, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2°F cooler. Not a huge deal, but you’ll feel it.

The first chance to get wet is Sunday, July 19th. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the ESE, with a 13-second period – that’s some long-period groundswell, but it’s small. The combined energy is about 195, so it’s weak to moderate. Wind is cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, so the surface will be clean. Crowds are likely, but for a beginner, it’s a chance to catch a few. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is a fair call.

Monday, July 20th, the swell drops to 2ft with a 12-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the SW in the morning at 6 mph. That’s glassy, clean, but the waves are tiny. The combined energy drops to 94, which is weak.

From Tuesday, July 21st, through the end of the month, the swell just fades out. We’re talkin’ 0.7ft to 1ft, periods around 10-11 seconds, and mostly cross-off or glassy winds, but the energy is so low – down to 12 or 22 at some points. That’s no wave energy. There’s a few mornings with glassy conditions, like Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd, but the swell is barely a ripple. The wave comments are “poor surf conditions” for most of this.

There’s a small pulse around Sunday, July 26th. The swell picks up to 2ft from the ESE, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy hits 151 (weak to moderate). The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph. But the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions,” so don’t get excited.

The best chance – and I’m bein’ generous – is Monday, July 27th morning. Swell is 2ft from the SE, period of 13 seconds, combined energy of 245 (moderate). Wind is cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” which means it’s a gamble. But if you’re desperate, that’s the window. It’s not a standout, just the least bad day.

After that, it’s back to tiny waves for the rest of the forecast. July 29th morning has a bit of offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph, with a 1ft SE swell, but the energy is only 66. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so just a tiny, clean ripple.

The last week of the forecast – into August – is all 0.3ft to 0.7ft swells, with periods of 12-15 seconds but basically no energy. The 15-second period on August 2nd is a tease, but it’s from the E and only 0.7ft. That’s nothin’. The entire second week is a bust.

Bottom line: there’s no standout surf in this 16-day window. The best you’ll get is a small, clean, marginal wave on Monday morning, July 27th. If you’re a beginner, you might get a few fun rides on Sunday July 19th or Monday July 20th, but it’s nothin’ to get excited about. The rest is a long gap of flat, small conditions. The area is known for bein’ inconsistent, so this is pretty normal. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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13
0.8
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.5
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12
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11
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11
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0.3
E
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
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81
79
73
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40
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31
88
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
10
E
5
WNW
5
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10
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5
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10
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10
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15
NNW
15
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20
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20
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25
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High Tide
9:22AM1.73m
9:45PM1.79m
10:12AM1.70m
10:37PM1.72m
11:02AM1.66m
11:28PM1.66m
11:54AM1.63m
00:19AM1.60m
12:49PM1.60m
1:09AM1.56m
1:41PM1.59m
1:58AM1.53m
2:31PM1.57m
2:46AM1.49m
Low Tide
3:31PM0.11m
4:07AM0.12m
4:25PM0.19m
4:57AM0.18m
5:18PM0.27m
5:46AM0.26m
6:10PM0.34m
6:34AM0.34m
7:03PM0.40m
7:22AM0.40m
7:55PM0.45m
8:10AM0.45m
8:45PM0.48m
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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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