
Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
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.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 346 | 356 | 587 | 490 | 1500 | 1192 | 2137 | 446 | 373 | 314 | 242 | 218 | 169 | 129 | 96 | 92 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.55m | 11:59PM1.61m | 12:21PM1.61m | 00:49AM1.65m | 1:17PM1.68m | 1:44AM1.68m | 2:14PM1.75m | 2:41AM1.71m | 3:11PM1.82m | 3:41AM1.73m | 4:09PM1.88m | 4:41AM1.76m | 5:09PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.33m | 6:13AM0.29m | 6:37PM0.34m | 7:02AM0.28m | 7:34PM0.32m | 7:55AM0.27m | 8:34PM0.28m | 8:53AM0.24m | 9:34PM0.23m | 9:55AM0.20m | 10:33PM0.17m | 10:56AM0.13m | 11:32PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
400 | 346 | 356 | 346 | 490 | 48 | 1192 | 755 | 446 | 373 | 314 | 242 | 218 | 169 | 129 | 96 | 92 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | SSW 11 | S 20 | S 20 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 14 | ENE 6 |
34 | 25 | 255 | — | — | — | 59 | — | 43 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 48 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | S 20 | SSW 10 | — | S 9 | S 7 | — | — | ESE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 14 | ESE 12 |
39 | 34 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 32 | 33 | — | 6 | 14 | — | — | 41 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 | SE 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | N 3 |
— | — | — | 587 | 938 | 1500 | 817 | 2137 | 217 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 166 | 218 | 225 | 165 | 175 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
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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.










