Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days is pretty bleak. We’re looking at a long, empty stretch with barely a ripple for the first week and a half.
For the first 11 days, from Thursday the 3rd right through to the 15th of September, it’s a total write-off. The water temp is sitting at a chilly 54°F right now, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year. The swell is just non-existent; we're talking ankle-snappers at best with tiny 0.3ft to 2ft waves coming in from all sorts of wrong directions. The combined energy is laughable, barely hitting double digits – it’s the kind of energy that wouldn't push a paper boat. Winds are all over the shop, too, mostly onshore or cross-shore, and even the few glassy patches can't save this surf. It’s a painful wait.
Finally, on Tuesday the 15th, we see a pulse of life. The morning shows a small bump of 3ft from the SE with a moderate combined energy of (265). The period is 12 seconds, so it’s got a bit of groundswell feel to it, and the wind is offshore from the SW. That’s an improvement, but it’s still a far cry from good. It’s more of a "well, at least I’m in the water" session than a standout. The afternoon drops off to 3ft and the wind shifts, so don't expect much.
Wednesday the 16th is another small window. The morning is glassy, but the swell is only 2ft from the SE with moderate energy (140) and a 10-second period. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. That's honestly the best it gets, and that’s not saying much.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is early on Tuesday the 15th. West Shore Beach is an exposed spot, but the swell direction from the SE and the light offshore wind will give you the cleanest, most workable waves of the whole forecast. Still, keep your expectations on the floor – it’s beginner-friendly small stuff, and the crowd factor is "often," so you won’t be alone for these tiny waves. There is absolutely nothing here for anyone looking for a real wave. For most of this period, you'd be better off just waxing your board at home.
Stay patient, the ocean will come back around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | E 10 | NNE 4 | N 3 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 10 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 16 | SE 7 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:25PM1.66m | 10:45AM1.72m | 11:17PM1.65m | 11:41AM1.72m | 00:12AM1.63m | 12:41PM1.71m | 1:10AM1.61m | 1:40PM1.71m | 2:10AM1.59m | 2:38PM1.72m | 3:09AM1.59m | 3:36PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.23m | 4:37AM0.22m | 5:08PM0.23m | 5:29AM0.21m | 6:04PM0.21m | 6:24AM0.19m | 7:03PM0.19m | 7:21AM0.17m | 8:02PM0.16m | 8:21AM0.14m | 9:00PM0.13m | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:57PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | E 10 | S 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | NE 10 | S 18 | E 10 | S 8 | S 15 | E 10 | S 9 | — | E 10 | — | S 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 16 | E 9 | E 16 | E 15 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | NNE 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 144 | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 101 | 29 | 36 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 44 | 91 | 42 | 166 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 95 | 23 |
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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).
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