West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
11.8° C
1.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s look at what West Shore Beach has cooking for the next 16 days.

To be honest, for the first week and a half, you might as well wax up your board and just stare at it. There’s a big gap coming. From now until about the 17th of August, the surf is small, weak, and mostly messy. The best we get is a little 4ft swell on Thursday afternoon the 6th, coming from the southeast with a cross-offshore breeze. The water is a chilly 53°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is only 246, so it’s weak. It’s clean enough for a beginner to get a few, but it’s nothing special.

After that, it’s a long stretch of days with waves under 3ft, mostly poor conditions, and a lot of choppy, onshore wind. There’s a glassy moment on Saturday morning the 8th, but the swell is only 1ft with a tiny 74 energy. It’s frustrating. The 11th and 12th have some glassy mornings too, but again, the swell is tiny. This is a tough stretch.

The real news comes in the second week. Things start to shift around the 17th of August, but it’s still messy. Then, look out for Tuesday the 18th. The swell picks up to 6ft from the southeast, period of 12 seconds, and the wind goes fresh offshore from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to 819 – that’s moderate, but getting solid. The problem is, the forecast says the conditions are “marginal” for this spot.

The standout is Wednesday the 19th. This is the one to circle. The swell is 8ft from the southeast with a 14-second period, and the wind is moderate offshore from the southwest. The energy is massive at 1837, a serious pulse. But – and this is a big but – the forecast says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s expert territory only. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water. It’s going to be a cleanup set machine.

Following that, Thursday the 20th is still excellent for experienced surfers, with 6ft to 6ft southeast swell, clean cross-offshore winds, and energy around 1255. Friday the 21st sees the swell drop to 5ft, glassy in the morning, but the afternoon gets a cross-on wind that ruins it.

So, the best on offer is Wednesday the 19th of August, but only for the pros. The swell is too big for most. For the average surfer, Thursday the 20th is your best bet – solid, clean, powerful, but manageable. Don’t hold your breath for the first week; it’s a dud. This is a long dry spell for a beach that can be fairly consistent, but it’s not unusual for this area to have a flat run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
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11
0.8
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12
0.6
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0.4
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9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
240
173
134
164
94
39
84
58
56
37
13
10
3
24
48
43
46
41
25
14
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
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5
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10
E
10
WNW
5
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5
ENE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
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10
E
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15
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5
NNE
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WSW
10
ESE
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:36PM1.65m
11:59AM1.68m
00:28AM1.65m
12:56PM1.72m
1:24AM1.65m
1:55PM1.75m
2:24AM1.66m
2:54PM1.79m
3:24AM1.67m
3:52PM1.82m
4:23AM1.68m
4:51PM1.84m
Low Tide
5:24PM0.29m
5:49AM0.26m
6:18PM0.29m
6:41AM0.25m
7:17PM0.27m
7:36AM0.23m
8:17PM0.22m
8:36AM0.20m
9:16PM0.17m
9:38AM0.14m
10:15PM0.13m
10:38AM0.08m
11:13PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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