West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.4° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 6th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
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0.8
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11
0.8
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12
0.6
SE
11
0.5
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0.5
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12
0.5
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0.4
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NE
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0.5
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0.4
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0.3
SE
12
0.5
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12
0.5
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11
0.5
SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
170
240
173
162
169
94
50
66
58
55
36
7
18
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24
67
59
54
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
10
S
10
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5
WNW
5
E
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WNW
5
NW
10
ENE
5
NW
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NNW
15
NNW
20
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ESE
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High Tide
10:46PM1.64m
11:05AM1.65m
11:36PM1.65m
11:59AM1.68m
00:28AM1.65m
12:56PM1.72m
1:24AM1.65m
1:55PM1.75m
2:24AM1.66m
2:54PM1.79m
3:24AM1.67m
3:52PM1.82m
Low Tide
5:00AM0.26m
5:24PM0.29m
5:49AM0.26m
6:18PM0.29m
6:41AM0.25m
7:17PM0.27m
7:36AM0.23m
8:17PM0.22m
8:36AM0.20m
9:16PM0.17m
9:38AM0.14m
10:15PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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