West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for West Shore Beach. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but we’ve got a few windows of clean surf if you’re patient.

Overall, the pattern starts small and builds to a decent run of waist-high to just-over-head swell from the east-southeast, with some good offshore winds in the mix. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but from Sunday the 27th into Wednesday the 30th, there’s some real potential. After that, it drops off hard and flat for the second week.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need to dig out the thick suit just yet.

Alright, let’s break it down day by day.

Saturday 25th July – Not much to write home about. Small, weak swell around 2ft to 2ft from the east, with a short 11 to 12 second period. The combined energy is weak (144 to 160). Morning is a cross-shore mess, but the afternoon swings offshore with a gentle breeze, so it gets clean. Still, it’s ankle to knee-high junk. Surfable if you’re desperate, but I’d wait.

Sunday 26th July – Slightly better. Swell drops to 2ft in the morning but the period stretches to 15 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, giving it a bit more push. Combined energy jumps to 205. Winds are offshore and gentle, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon sees a little more size at 3ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore and it’s a bit more questionable. Still, the morning is your best bet for a longboard or a foiler.

Monday 27th July – This is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the ESE with a 13-second period, and combined energy is pumping at 1268 – that’s strong wave energy. Winds are offshore and moderate, so it’s gonna be clean and lined up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell’s over 5ft in the afternoon, but wind turns cross-offshore, so it’s a bit more racy. Morning is the call.

Tuesday 28th July – Still good. Swell holds at 5ft to 6ft from the ESE, periods around 12-13 seconds, combined energy strong at 749 to 903. Offshore winds in the morning, clean and fun. This is head-high and punchy, so it’s for the intermediate crew and above. The afternoon stays clean but cross-offshore. A solid day.

Wednesday 29th July – The morning is a gem. Glassy conditions, light offshore, 4ft ESE swell, 13-second period, combined energy moderate at 530. It’ll be clean, smooth, and the best conditions for a more relaxed session. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so get out early.

Thursday 30th July – Swell backs off to 3ft, but the morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy is 289. Still fun for a small-wave board, but not the standout. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong cross-shore.

Friday 31st July – Dropping fast. 2ft, weak energy (110 to 113), and onshore or cross-on winds. Choppy and poor. Leave the board at home.

Saturday 1st August – Tiny. 1ft from the SE, 13-second period, combined energy 84. Winds are light and glassy in the afternoon, but it’s barely a ripple. Just a waist-high dribble.

Sunday 2nd August through to Saturday 9th August – A long flat spell. From Sunday the 2nd to Saturday the 8th, the swell is consistently below 1ft, with combined energy dropping as low as 2. That’s about as flat as it gets. Winds are clean or glassy at times, but there’s nothing to push. The only flicker is on Sunday 9th August, when a 4ft swell from the east shows up, but with a 6-second period (short, weak windswell) and combined energy of 185, it’s ordinary and not worth the paddle.

Best on offer: Hands down, Monday 27th July morning is the pick. 5ft ESE groundswell, 13 seconds, offshore wind, strong energy. It’s for experienced surfers, but it’s the best quality wave in the whole window. The Wednesday 29th July morning is a close second for the glassy, clean conditions on a smaller day.

West Shore Beach is exposed, and when the swell’s from the east, it can get a bit straight at a beach break with that long period. But with those offshore winds, it’ll be holding its shape. Crowds are often here, so expect company on the good days.

Rusty.

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