West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.5° 

West Shore Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


West Shore Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, ESE swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (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 12PM. 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 offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for West Shore Beach. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but we’ve got a few windows of clean surf if you’re patient.

Overall, the pattern starts small and builds to a decent run of waist-high to just-over-head swell from the east-southeast, with some good offshore winds in the mix. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but from Sunday the 27th into Wednesday the 30th, there’s some real potential. After that, it drops off hard and flat for the second week.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need to dig out the thick suit just yet.

Alright, let’s break it down day by day.

Saturday 25th July – Not much to write home about. Small, weak swell around 2ft to 2ft from the east, with a short 11 to 12 second period. The combined energy is weak (144 to 160). Morning is a cross-shore mess, but the afternoon swings offshore with a gentle breeze, so it gets clean. Still, it’s ankle to knee-high junk. Surfable if you’re desperate, but I’d wait.

Sunday 26th July – Slightly better. Swell drops to 2ft in the morning but the period stretches to 15 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, giving it a bit more push. Combined energy jumps to 205. Winds are offshore and gentle, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon sees a little more size at 3ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore and it’s a bit more questionable. Still, the morning is your best bet for a longboard or a foiler.

Monday 27th July – This is the standout of the whole outlook. The morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the ESE with a 13-second period, and combined energy is pumping at 1268 – that’s strong wave energy. Winds are offshore and moderate, so it’s gonna be clean and lined up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell’s over 5ft in the afternoon, but wind turns cross-offshore, so it’s a bit more racy. Morning is the call.

Tuesday 28th July – Still good. Swell holds at 5ft to 6ft from the ESE, periods around 12-13 seconds, combined energy strong at 749 to 903. Offshore winds in the morning, clean and fun. This is head-high and punchy, so it’s for the intermediate crew and above. The afternoon stays clean but cross-offshore. A solid day.

Wednesday 29th July – The morning is a gem. Glassy conditions, light offshore, 4ft ESE swell, 13-second period, combined energy moderate at 530. It’ll be clean, smooth, and the best conditions for a more relaxed session. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so get out early.

Thursday 30th July – Swell backs off to 3ft, but the morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy is 289. Still fun for a small-wave board, but not the standout. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong cross-shore.

Friday 31st July – Dropping fast. 2ft, weak energy (110 to 113), and onshore or cross-on winds. Choppy and poor. Leave the board at home.

Saturday 1st August – Tiny. 1ft from the SE, 13-second period, combined energy 84. Winds are light and glassy in the afternoon, but it’s barely a ripple. Just a waist-high dribble.

Sunday 2nd August through to Saturday 9th August – A long flat spell. From Sunday the 2nd to Saturday the 8th, the swell is consistently below 1ft, with combined energy dropping as low as 2. That’s about as flat as it gets. Winds are clean or glassy at times, but there’s nothing to push. The only flicker is on Sunday 9th August, when a 4ft swell from the east shows up, but with a 6-second period (short, weak windswell) and combined energy of 185, it’s ordinary and not worth the paddle.

Best on offer: Hands down, Monday 27th July morning is the pick. 5ft ESE groundswell, 13 seconds, offshore wind, strong energy. It’s for experienced surfers, but it’s the best quality wave in the whole window. The Wednesday 29th July morning is a close second for the glassy, clean conditions on a smaller day.

West Shore Beach is exposed, and when the swell’s from the east, it can get a bit straight at a beach break with that long period. But with those offshore winds, it’ll be holding its shape. Crowds are often here, so expect company on the good days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.3
E
11
0.7
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12
0.6
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11
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0.5
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0.8
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1.5
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
132
90
98
123
247
222
648
680
867
749
903
713
530
469
447
284
213
126
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
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
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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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.

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