Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s get into it for West Shore Beach.
We’ve got a solid run of days ahead. Monday, July 27th, starts off clean in the morning. Swell is from the ESE at 5ft (1135 combined energy), which is a moderate pulse. The water is 54°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. Wind is a cross-offshore breeze, not perfect but clean enough. The period is 13 seconds, so there’s some groundswell grunt. This is a good session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets marginal due to tide.
Tuesday, July 28th, is the real standout. Get out there in the morning. Swell bumps to 5ft from the ESE (787 combined energy), with a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The 13-second period means proper waves. Afternoon is still decent with a light cross-off.
Wednesday, July 29th, is a beauty. Morning is glassy – no wind. Swell is 4ft from the ESE, with a 13-second period and 514 combined energy. This is a prime window for all skill levels. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so don’t sleep in.
Thursday, July 30th, drops off a little. Morning is still clean with a light cross-off and 4ft swell (349 combined energy). Surfable, but not the best.
From Friday, July 31st, through Saturday, August 1st, the surf goes quiet. Swell drops to 2ft and then 1ft. Wind turns cross-on or choppy. Sunday, August 2nd, is a write-off – strong offshore winds but tiny swell, with only 0.3ft in the afternoon. A blank run of a few days.
Then we get a second pulse. Monday, August 3rd, is a smash. Swell jumps to 5ft in the morning, then 6ft in the afternoon from the SE, with a 14-second period. The combined energy spikes to 951 and then 1147 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SW. These are excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is particularly powerful.
Tuesday, August 4th, is another good one. Swell drops to 5ft, but the wind is light and cross-off, and the 13-second period keeps it clean. Combined energy is 694. A solid day for everyone.
The rest of the week into the second week is smaller. Wednesday, August 5th, through Friday, August 7th, has surf in the 3ft to 4ft range, with clean conditions. Friday, August 7th, afternoon sees a bump to 5ft from the SE, with a 12-second period and light wind – a nice little session.
Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th, are small and ordinary. Monday, August 10th, is glassy in the morning, but only 3ft, so it’s a gentle paddle. The final days, August 11th and 12th, are tiny – 1ft with a short 7-second period – basically flat.
Best windows are the morning of Tuesday, July 28th, and the afternoon of Monday, August 3rd. Those are the two standouts. Crowds are often at West Shore Beach, so expect company when it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | E 15 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 659 | 630 | 700 | 787 | 769 | 653 | 514 | 467 | 425 | 349 | 251 | 188 | 112 | 130 | 88 | 64 | 74 | 52 | 145 | 4 | 577 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.54m | 4:18AM1.43m | 4:48PM1.53m | 5:04AM1.41m | 5:32PM1.53m | 5:51AM1.40m | 6:17PM1.53m | 6:38AM1.42m | 7:01PM1.55m | 7:25AM1.45m | 7:45PM1.56m | 8:09AM1.49m | 8:29PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.46m | 10:18PM0.47m | 10:35AM0.43m | 11:03PM0.44m | 11:19AM0.39m | 11:48PM0.39m | 12:00PM0.35m | 00:33AM0.34m | 12:42PM0.31m | 1:18AM0.30m | 1:25PM0.29m | 2:02AM0.27m | 2:10PM0.27m | 2:45AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 8 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | SSE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 476 | 630 | 700 | 787 | 769 | 653 | 514 | 467 | 425 | 349 | 251 | 188 | 112 | 76 | 88 | 40 | 186 | 219 | 145 | 357 | 577 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | ESE 11 | NE 6 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 15 | E 15 |
| kJ | 659 | — | 13 | 26 | 16 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 25 | 10 | 130 | 5 | 64 | 74 | 52 | 46 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SSW 10 | — | — | S 16 | S 9 | — | S 18 | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 17 | E 18 | E 11 | E 10 | E 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | — | 10 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 24 | — | 10 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | ENE 5 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 302 | 509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 32 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 7 | — | 10 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 166 | 214 | 235 | 242 |
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