Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with 841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it's Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don't write the week off just yet. The action picks up from Saturday the 26th of July, with the main focus on West Shore Beach. This spot is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break, exposed to swells, and it's going to see a proper run of clean waves.
The water is sitting at 54°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—about 3°F cooler—so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
The first real standout is Sunday morning, July 27th. The swell is building from the ESE at 4ft, period is a solid 13 seconds, and it's glassy with light offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (512). This is where the week starts to get good. The real highlight, though, is Monday afternoon, July 27th. The swell jumps to 5ft from the ESE, still with a 12-second period, but the energy is a strong 1154. The wind is a clean cross-off. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as the size is getting into that expert territory.
Tuesday morning, July 28th, is also a beauty. The swell holds at 5ft from the ESE, 13-second period, a decent 803 energy reading, and the wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean.
Then we get a real treat. Wednesday morning, July 29th. The swell is a very surfable 4ft from the ESE, still with that long 13-second period, energy is a solid 538, and the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. That’s a major positive, you’ll be surfing in a mirror.
After that, the consistency drops off hard. We get a handful of small, ordinary days, and then a long gap of poor, choppy conditions from the 3rd of August through to the 5th of August. The swell direction is shifting, and the wind is a mess. There’s a spike in energy on the 5th of August afternoon with a 5ft swell, but it’s a 14-second period and the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it a total write-off for paddle surfing—looks more interesting for kite surfers.
The last real chance to get a wave is Thursday afternoon, August 6th. The swell is 4ft from the E, 11-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (369). It’s a bit of a last gasp, but it’s surfable.
So, the best of the bunch is crystal clear: Monday afternoon, July 27th, for the bigger, powerful groundswell and clean conditions, and Wednesday morning, July 29th, for the pure, glassy perfection. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 12 | 21 | 132 | 90 | 98 | 123 | 247 | 225 | 512 | 647 | 688 | 803 | 841 | 623 | 538 | 418 | 353 | 236 | 179 | 179 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:41PM1.59m | 1:58AM1.53m | 2:31PM1.57m | 2:46AM1.49m | 3:17PM1.56m | 3:32AM1.46m | 4:03PM1.54m | 4:18AM1.43m | 4:48PM1.53m | 5:04AM1.41m | 5:32PM1.53m | 5:51AM1.40m | 6:17PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:55PM0.45m | 8:10AM0.45m | 8:45PM0.48m | 8:59AM0.46m | 9:32PM0.48m | 9:48AM0.46m | 10:18PM0.47m | 10:35AM0.43m | 11:03PM0.44m | 11:19AM0.39m | 11:48PM0.39m | 12:00PM0.35m | 00:33AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 21 | 132 | 90 | 84 | 42 | 247 | 225 | 512 | 647 | 688 | 803 | 841 | 623 | 538 | 418 | 353 | 236 | 179 | 179 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 18 | ESE 18 | SSE 6 | E 13 | S 15 | SE 9 | S 12 | ESE 14 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 30 | 22 | 117 | 4 | 76 | 11 | 507 | — | 27 | 37 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 18 | SE 12 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 18 | SSW 17 | — | NE 4 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 98 | 123 | 21 | 62 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 96 | — | 1 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 11 | — | 3 | 124 | 246 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 91 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 175 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 |
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