West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the table for West Shore Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First thing to say, this isn’t one for the beginners after Wednesday the 9th, as we’ll see some size come through that’s gonna be pushing it for the less experienced. The week starts off pretty average, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the heart pumping.

Wednesday the 8th morning we’ve got 5ft of east swell, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a moderate amount of energy on the move, with a combined energy reading of 400. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so the face should be reasonably clean. It’s not huge, but it’s a fun, surfable wave for the keen.

Thursday the 9th is pretty ordinary. The swell bumps up a bit to 6ft, but that's being pushed around by a strong cross-off wind from the south, making it messy. Not one to get excited about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the more advanced crew. On Friday the 10th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is very strong at 1084. That’s a lot of power, but the report flags it as too big for this setup. The wind is a fresh cross-off, so it won’t be clean. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it might be more of a challenge than a pleasure. If you’re not on a gun and charging, give it a miss.

The standout session, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 11th. We’ve got a drop back to a more manageable 5ft in the morning, easing to 5ft in the afternoon, still from the ESE. The period is a solid 10 seconds. Combined energy is 433, so it’s got some push. The wind is offshore, and it’s described as gentle offshore and clean. That’s the sweet spot. This will be the best conditions of the first week – clean, punchy, and with shape. If you’re a competent surfer, get in the water.

From Sunday the 12th onward, we see the swell fade significantly. Sunday morning is a limp 3ft, and by Monday the 13th it’s a glassy 2ft, but the energy is weak (96). That morning is as clean as it gets, but you’ll be hunting for scraps.

The second week, from the 14th of July, is a quiet affair. There is a nice pulse forecast for Wednesday the 15th afternoon, with a 3ft swell from the east, but that period jumps to 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. Combined energy hits 537, so it’s got some real grunt. The wind is offshore and gentle, so it could be a sneaky good session if it lines up. Then Thursday the 16th morning holds 4ft from the ESE with a very long 14-second period and light cross-offshore wind – the energy is 659. That is a powerful, clean swell, and it might be a bit straight for the beach, but on its day, it could offer some gems.

The rest of the week into the 23rd is small and underwhelming, with the swell dropping to 1ft by the end. Crowds here are "often," so on those good days, expect company.

Overall, your best bet is Saturday the 11th for the most reliable, clean, and punchy surf. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 15th afternoon and Thursday the 16th morning for a bit more size and longer period, but it’s a longer-range call so don’t bank on it being perfect.

Rusty.

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