West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.5° C
1.3° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with ENE 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real sweet spot coming up if you’re patient. The first week is mostly small and messy, but don’t write it off just yet—there’s some proper swell lining up for the end of the run.

The water temp at West Shore Beach is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than you’d expect for late July—about 2°F below normal. So grab a thicker suit if you’re heading out.

We’re looking at a stretch of poor conditions right through Thursday and Friday with tiny waves and rubbish wind. The first real glimmer of hope comes Saturday morning, the 25th of July. We’ve got a clean 2ft ENE swell with a short, weak period of 5 seconds (combined energy 161). It’s surfable but ordinary. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s not a total write-off, but keep your expectations in check.

Sunday the 26th morning sees a similar story: 2ft from the ESE with a 14-second period, glassy offshore wind from the SW. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny. The energy is still weak (163). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for waves.

Now, Monday the 27th of July is where things start to get interesting. The morning bumps up to 3ft ESE swell, period 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to 312 (moderate). The cross-off wind keeps it clean. By the afternoon, we’re seeing 4ft of the same long-period swell, with energy nearly doubling to 567 (moderate-to-strong). That’s a solid step up, and the conditions are still clean. This is a good day to wet a line.

Tuesday the 28th of July is the standout of the first week. Morning and afternoon both deliver 5ft – 5ft of ESE swell at 14 seconds, with energy readings of 876 and 879 (strong). The wind is light cross-off and clean. That’s proper, punchy groundswell with good shape. The size is manageable for most intermediates, and the clean conditions make it a winner. This is the pick of the near-term.

Wednesday the 29th holds similar quality with 5ft swell and 623 energy in the morning, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get your session in early.

After a brief drop-off end of July and into early August, things get quiet again. There’s a gap from the 1st of August through to the 5th where the quality is poor or marginal. Then, Thursday the 6th of August is a red-letter day. We’re looking at 6ft of SE swell, period 12 seconds, and the combined energy is 870 (strong). The morning is glassy—zero wind from the WNW. That’s a long-range standout, and while it’s a week and a half away, the signs are promising. This is a proper swell for experienced surfers, bordering on too big for beginners.

Friday the 7th of August keeps the good times rolling: 5ft – 5ft SE swell, 12-second period, glassy in the morning and clean cross-off in the afternoon. Energy is 667 to 816 (strong to very strong). The light rain isn’t a bother with those winds. Another cracker.

For the best on offer, I’d say Tuesday the 28th of July is the safest bet—clean, consistent, good energy. And keep an eye on Thursday the 6th of August for a bigger, more powerful session if you’re up for it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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11
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0.4
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Energy kJ
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145
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99
163
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176
312
454
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876
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767
623
514
432
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
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WNW
20
WSW
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High Tide
12:49PM1.60m
1:09AM1.56m
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
Low Tide
7:03PM0.40m
7:22AM0.40m
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
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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.

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