West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.1°C
1.2° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 25 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Shore Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty.

Let's be honest, looking down the barrel at the next 16 days for West Shore Beach, it's a grim picture. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak dribble ahead. The water temp is sitting at 53.8°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want at least a 3/2, maybe boots if you're out there for a while.

Right now, and for the next week and a half, there's just nothing doing. We're looking at swell heights barely tickling 0.7ft to 1.3ft with weak energy readings (between 2 and 24) and periods that are all over the shop but mostly short. The wind is a mixed bag of cross-off and glassy conditions, but it doesn't matter when there's no wave to surf. The best of a bad bunch might be that glassy Tuesday afternoon on the 1st of September, but with 0.7ft of swell, you're better off spending the time tuning your board or going for a swim. There's a run of over a week where I can't honestly recommend paddling out.

Then, on Thursday the 10th of September, we start to see a flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 2.3ft from the ESE with moderate wave energy (139) in the afternoon, but the wind is onshore, so it's going to be messy. It’s not a goer.

The only time this place becomes a reasonable option is around the 11th of September. Friday the 11th morning looks like the standout window. You'll see a clean 2.0ft ESE swell with a moderate 9-second period and offshore wind. It’s surfable but very ordinary, with the swell energy at 100. It’s small, clean, and will be an absolute chore to get a ride, but it's the best the forecast has to offer. The 2.0ft to 2.6ft ESE swell continues through the 13th with cleaner conditions in the mornings, and the period stretches to 12 seconds on Sunday the 13th, giving a bit more energy (117). It's still small, it's inconsistent, but it'll be rideable for a log.

Just don't expect much. It’s a lean stretch.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
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11
0.2
E
10
0.1
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10
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
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9
0.1
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9
0.6
N
4
0.1
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10
0.1
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10
0.5
N
4
0.1
SE
9
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
10
0.1
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10
0.1
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
7
14
16
7
5
2
8
2
9
22
2
9
2
2
9
3
1
2
2
4
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
W
15
W
25
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
SW
5
S
15
WNW
15
WNW
0
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
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0
NW
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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glassy
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cross
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off
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glassy
cross-off
High Tide
7:15PM1.60m
7:39AM1.57m
8:00PM1.64m
8:24AM1.63m
8:47PM1.67m
9:08AM1.68m
9:35PM1.67m
9:54AM1.71m
10:25PM1.66m
10:45AM1.72m
11:17PM1.65m
11:41AM1.72m
00:12AM1.63m
Low Tide
12:57PM0.23m
1:30AM0.22m
1:43PM0.22m
2:15AM0.21m
2:32PM0.22m
3:00AM0.21m
3:23PM0.23m
3:47AM0.21m
4:15PM0.23m
4:37AM0.22m
5:08PM0.23m
5:29AM0.21m
6:04PM0.21m
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6:39
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6:30
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5:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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