West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

First up, we're looking at a pretty quiet stretch here at West Shore Beach. The forecast doesn't show any real standouts, just a few windows where you might get a couple of knee-high waves. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good wetsuit.

The best chance to get wet is going to be Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. We've got a 4ft swell from the southeast, with a 10-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate at 225, and with a moderate offshore wind, conditions should be clean. It's a beginner-friendly break, but expect crowds as it's often a popular spot.

After that, Thursday morning, the 6th, sees a smaller 3ft swell from the same southeast direction, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it'll be a bit tricky. The afternoon improves a little, with the swell picking back up to 4ft and a light southerly breeze, making it more rideable. Again, think small, fun waves for a learner.

Friday morning, the 7th, drops to 3ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, so it'll be clean. The period stretches to 11 seconds, giving a bit more push. In the afternoon, the wind swings onshore, and the quality drops off.

From Saturday the 8th onwards, it's a real struggle. The swell drops to tiny, knee-high stuff at best, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore, creating bumpy, messy conditions. The combined energy dips into the double digits, meaning very weak wave energy. There's a long stretch of poor surf from the 8th through to the 19th of August, with only a few fleeting moments of clean, but ridiculously small, waves.

The end of the period on the 20th of August shows a slight uptick with a 2ft swell and glassy conditions in the morning, but it's still very small. Honestly, for the next 16 days, this isn't a destination for a surf trip. It's a stay-at-home-and-watch-the-forecast kind of run.

Rusty.

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