Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a bit of a flat spell for this stretch. The truth is, for the next couple of weeks, there’s hardly a ripple worth paddling for. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the afternoon of Monday, September 7th, so we’re talking over a week and a half of pretty much nothing. That’s a long gap.
The only break on the docket is West Shore Beach. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but when the swell is this tiny, even consistency doesn’t mean much. The setup is exposed to the swell, so it *can* pick up energy, but the forecast has very little coming in.
Things do start to move just a tiny bit on the afternoon of Monday, September 7th. There’s a small bump of swell from the SE at 1.6 ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting at 41. What makes it slightly interesting here is the wind – a light offshore from the SW. That will keep the surface clean, so if you are desperate for a slide, you could find a tiny, clean wave. The water temp is sitting at 39.4° with a -2.7° anomaly, making it a little colder than what’s usual this time of year.
Beyond that single afternoon, it’s back to tiny surf and inconsistent breezes. The swell stays below 2.0 ft for the rest of the outlook, and most days have that weak, short-period chop. There’s nothing else worth digging into.
Stay patient. The blank runs don’t usually last forever, and the forecast can always shuffle a bit. But for now, keep the board in the car and the wax in the drawer.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 49 | 29 | 17 | 27 | 47 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:23PM1.47m | 3:41AM1.36m | 4:08PM1.47m | 4:28AM1.36m | 4:54PM1.48m | 5:17AM1.39m | 5:42PM1.51m | 6:06AM1.44m | 6:28PM1.55m | 6:53AM1.50m | 7:15PM1.60m | 7:39AM1.57m | 8:00PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.42m | 9:38PM0.41m | 9:55AM0.39m | 10:24PM0.37m | 10:43AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.32m | 11:27AM0.30m | 11:58PM0.28m | 12:12PM0.26m | 00:44AM0.24m | 12:57PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.22m | 2:15AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 4 | SSE 12 | ENE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 |
| kJ | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 108 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 12 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 35 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 19 | S 9 | S 8 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 17 | SE 11 | SE 15 | — | S 14 | ESE 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | E 8 | E 11 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 57 | 5 | 8 | — | 34 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | 21 | 21 | 49 | 29 | 11 | 27 | 47 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 13 |
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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).
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