West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch. There’s a small window of fun surf early next week, but apart from that, it’s a waiting game. The cams are going to look pretty flat and uninviting for the most part, so don’t be in a hurry to wax up.

The pick of the bunch by a long shot is the Monday morning session at West Shore Beach. We’ve got a pulse of energy coming in from the ESE at 5ft with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is solidly in the moderate range at 508. That’s the most juice we see in the whole window. The wind is a fresh offshore SSW at 19 mph, which is going to keep the surface clean and make for some proper little walls. It’s a standout, no two ways about it. It’s a beginner spot, and the swell is well under 5ft, so it’s friendly for everyone. Just be aware that with this being a fairly consistent break, the lineup is going to be a bit of a zoo; “often” crowded is a real possibility here. The water temp is sitting at 53°F, which is 3°F colder than the norm for this time of year, so that’s a bit nippy. You’ll want the booties and the 4/3, for sure.

The rest of the week is pretty lackluster. The Wednesday morning push has a similar size at 5ft but the period is a touch longer at 11 seconds, and the energy is still moderate at 449. However, it’s just not as good of a wave. It’s still surfable, but if you miss Monday, this is a distant second. After that, the swell just fades away into nothing.

From Thursday the 21st right through to the end of the window on August 31st, it’s a pretty long stretch of nothing. The swell heights drop below 2ft and the energy readings plummet into the double digits. There will be glassy mornings, particularly on the 22nd and 26th, but with nothing to push in, it’s just a lake out there. We see little pulses of period but no size, and the wind direction is all over the place. Honestly, you’d get more excitement watching the tide come in. With the swell that small and the winds often onshore or cross-shore, this setup is more interesting if you’ve got a kite than a surfboard.

So, there you have it. Don’t hold your breath for the long range. The models might shift, but as it stands, the only real opportunity is Monday morning. Make the most of it.

Rusty.

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