West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.1° 

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, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, ESE swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for West Shore Beach. It's a pretty exposed spot, taking in swell from the east, but it's a beginner-friendly beach that's fairly consistent. There's a lot of waiting through some real flat, blown-out days, but there's a sweet little window of clean surf that builds into something worth paddling out for.

The water is sitting at about 55°, which is a bit colder than we'd normally expect for this time of year, so don't ditch the booties just yet.

We're starting off flat. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off with tiny, weak swell. The energy is barely registering (43 and 13 respectively), so you're better off doing a beach clean-up or waxing a board you won't use. Friday the 24th is even worse, with a gusty onshore mess.

Saturday the 25th finally sees a pulse of swell push through, with 2ft on the morning from the east. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean, and the energy jumps to 154. It's still small, but it's surfable. Sunday the 26th keeps that trend going with a 2ft swell from the ESE and a lovely 15-second period. The energy is moderate (165), and with offshore winds, it's a cleaner, more promising morning session.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. From Monday the 27th, things start to cook. The swell builds to 3ft from the ESE, with a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 317. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is the start of the good stuff. Monday afternoon sees 4ft swell and energy rocketing to 533. Tuesday the 28th is the standout. Morning session delivers 4ft of ESE swell, a 14-second period, and a solid 559 energy reading. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it glassy. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook – a clean, punchy, head-high groundswell that will have some shape to it. Get in the water early because the afternoon turns a bit onshore. Wednesday the 29th holds onto that 4ft swell with clean conditions, so it's still a solid option.

We get a bit of a lull into the end of July and start of August, with smaller, wind-affected days. The swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft, not really worth rushing for.

But then, hold on to your boards. Sunday the 2nd of August looks like a proper one. The swell pumps up to 5ft from the SE. The energy is strong (689), and with offshore winds in the morning, you're looking at a solid, powerful session. This is for the more experienced crew – that 5ft plus is getting a bit much for beginners. It's a long-range standout, so keep an eye on it, but it's promising.

The last few days trail off into smaller, glassy conditions, but nothing to get excited about. The energy is weak (38 to 111), so it's back to the small stuff.

So, your best bet is Tuesday the 28th of July for the cleanest, most consistent chest-to-head-high waves, and keep that Sunday the 2nd of August circled for a bigger, more powerful swell. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:54AM1.63m
00:19AM1.60m
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
Low Tide
6:10PM0.34m
6:34AM0.34m
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
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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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