
Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for West Shore Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, if you're in the mood for a proper surf, you're going to be pretty frustrated for a long stretch here. I'm talking about a solid week of nothing – from Saturday the 12th right through to Thursday the 17th, it's all tiny, weak, and messy with those little 0.7ft to 2ft wind slop waves showing combined swell energies as low as just (10) and not much higher. The water's about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there, but it doesn't matter. You'll get a few glassy mornings here and there, like Monday the 14th, but with only 1ft on offer, it's barely a ripple.
Finally, there's a flicker of life on Friday the 18th morning. It's still small at 1.0ft from the ESE but that swell period stretches out to a very long 12 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, giving it a little bit of shape (41). The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. If you absolutely need saltwater therapy, you could bob around on a longboard then, but it's hardly a standout.
The real improvement, and what I'd call the only true standout in this whole period, is Saturday the 19th. We've got those same 1.0ft ESE pulses, staying at that lovely 12-second period for real groundswell character (45). It's small, I know, but look at the wind: Saturday morning is clear with a light cross-off, and then Saturday afternoon goes glassy. That means perfectly smooth conditions. The low energy (43) means it's still only for the most patient soul on a log, but of all the options in this whole forecast, this is your best bet. Keep in mind that West Shore is an exposed beach, so a long-period swell like this can sometimes be a bit too straight, but in these tiny sizes, it'll be fun and uncrowded, though it can be busy here.
A new pulse shows up on Tuesday the 22nd. We get a jump to 3ft from the SE with a shorter 9-second period and moderate offshore wind in the morning. The combined energy ticks into the moderate zone at (127). It's surfable and clean, but it's only one morning and the quality is still labeled as ordinary. Look, compared to the rest of the run, it's the biggest we get, but nothing here is truly exciting. After that, it's back to flat, tired dribble all the way to the end of the month on the 27th. For the area, this kind of blank run is pretty normal, so don't be too bummed. Forecasts can change.
Stay patient,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 3 | E 10 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:58AM1.65m | 6:20PM1.73m | 6:51AM1.69m | 7:10PM1.72m | 7:40AM1.73m | 7:59PM1.71m | 8:25AM1.75m | 8:47PM1.69m | 9:09AM1.74m | 9:34PM1.66m | 9:53AM1.70m | 10:20PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.12m | 12:06PM0.11m | 00:40AM0.15m | 12:57PM0.16m | 1:28AM0.20m | 1:47PM0.22m | 2:14AM0.25m | 2:38PM0.27m | 3:00AM0.31m | 3:26PM0.32m | 3:46AM0.37m | 4:14PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 16 | SE 7 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | NE 4 |
12 | 5 | 16 | 237 | 19 | 2 | 115 | 14 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NE 7 | S 18 | E 8 | SSE 16 | S 14 | E 12 | SSE 11 | S 12 | E 3 | — | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 12 | SE 10 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 11 |
14 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 13 | E 8 | E 13 | S 20 | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 12 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 15 | SE 9 |
1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
— | 2 | 86 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 165 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 217 | 6 | 22 | 92 | 22 | 23 | 92 | 22 | 22 | 91 | 99 | 36 | 36 | 23 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










