West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real sweet spot coming up if you’re patient. The first week is mostly small and messy, but don’t write it off just yet—there’s some proper swell lining up for the end of the run.

The water temp at West Shore Beach is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than you’d expect for late July—about 2°F below normal. So grab a thicker suit if you’re heading out.

We’re looking at a stretch of poor conditions right through Thursday and Friday with tiny waves and rubbish wind. The first real glimmer of hope comes Saturday morning, the 25th of July. We’ve got a clean 2ft ENE swell with a short, weak period of 5 seconds (combined energy 161). It’s surfable but ordinary. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s not a total write-off, but keep your expectations in check.

Sunday the 26th morning sees a similar story: 2ft from the ESE with a 14-second period, glassy offshore wind from the SW. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny. The energy is still weak (163). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for waves.

Now, Monday the 27th of July is where things start to get interesting. The morning bumps up to 3ft ESE swell, period 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to 312 (moderate). The cross-off wind keeps it clean. By the afternoon, we’re seeing 4ft of the same long-period swell, with energy nearly doubling to 567 (moderate-to-strong). That’s a solid step up, and the conditions are still clean. This is a good day to wet a line.

Tuesday the 28th of July is the standout of the first week. Morning and afternoon both deliver 5ft – 5ft of ESE swell at 14 seconds, with energy readings of 876 and 879 (strong). The wind is light cross-off and clean. That’s proper, punchy groundswell with good shape. The size is manageable for most intermediates, and the clean conditions make it a winner. This is the pick of the near-term.

Wednesday the 29th holds similar quality with 5ft swell and 623 energy in the morning, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get your session in early.

After a brief drop-off end of July and into early August, things get quiet again. There’s a gap from the 1st of August through to the 5th where the quality is poor or marginal. Then, Thursday the 6th of August is a red-letter day. We’re looking at 6ft of SE swell, period 12 seconds, and the combined energy is 870 (strong). The morning is glassy—zero wind from the WNW. That’s a long-range standout, and while it’s a week and a half away, the signs are promising. This is a proper swell for experienced surfers, bordering on too big for beginners.

Friday the 7th of August keeps the good times rolling: 5ft – 5ft SE swell, 12-second period, glassy in the morning and clean cross-off in the afternoon. Energy is 667 to 816 (strong to very strong). The light rain isn’t a bother with those winds. Another cracker.

For the best on offer, I’d say Tuesday the 28th of July is the safest bet—clean, consistent, good energy. And keep an eye on Thursday the 6th of August for a bigger, more powerful session if you’re up for it.

Rusty.

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