West Shore Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.46° S 176.88° E

West Shore Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's West Shore Beach sea temperature is
12.2° C
1.4° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, ESE swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 1st Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 1st Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Yo, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it’s a real mixed bag. We’re looking at a stretch of small, often weak surf, but there are a few windows of cleaner, more fun conditions if you’re patient. The first few days are pretty lackluster, but things do pick up a bit later on.

Thursday morning is the first real chance to get wet. West Shore Beach is seeing a small 3ft easterly swell, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 54°, with a combined swell energy of 283 (moderate). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s often crowded, so expect company. The swell direction is from the east, but the break is exposed to the northeast – not ideal, but workable.

The rest of the week and into the weekend is pretty flat or messy. A few clean 1.0ft to 2ft pulses show up, but with short periods and weak energy, it’s not worth getting excited about. Sunday morning the 2nd of August has a glassy 2ft swell with a longer 11-second period and moderate energy of 183, but it’s still very small.

The real standout is the morning of Friday, 7th August. A clean 4ft easterly swell with an 8-second period rolls in, combined with a light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is 243 (moderate). It’s not a huge swell, but it’s the first punch of proper size and clean conditions we’ve seen, and it’s a solid option for anyone who’s not a beginner.

The 8th of August Saturday morning is also worth a look – 3ft from the southeast, 10-second period, with light cross-offshore winds and 273 combined energy. By the afternoon it goes glassy. That’s a nice, clean small-wave day.

After that, we get a few more mixed days. The 10th of August Monday morning has a glassy 4ft swell from the east-southeast, but period drops to 7 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and crumbly. The 12th of August Wednesday afternoon sees a clean 3ft easterly swell with 11-second period and 207 energy, which is worth a paddle if you’re keen.

The 13th of August Thursday morning and afternoon hit a consistent run of clean 4ft to 4ft east swells, with 10-second periods and energy in the 249 to 290 range. That’s the best run of the second week, with light cross-offshore winds. It’s not huge, but for a consistent, clean, fun-size wave, it could be your best bet.

The 14th of August Friday gets blown out by strong 35 km/h winds, so that’s a write-off.

Overall, if you’re after something clean and a little bigger, the morning of Friday the 7th of August is your best standalone option. For a longer session of clean, fun waves, the 13th of August is a solid call. Just keep your expectations in check – it’s not pumping, but there’s enough to keep you smiling.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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209
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87
Wind (km/h)
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N
15
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High Tide
6:17PM1.53m
6:38AM1.42m
7:01PM1.55m
7:25AM1.45m
7:45PM1.56m
8:09AM1.49m
8:29PM1.59m
8:52AM1.53m
9:14PM1.61m
9:34AM1.57m
9:59PM1.63m
10:17AM1.61m
10:46PM1.64m
Low Tide
12:00PM0.35m
00:33AM0.34m
12:42PM0.31m
1:18AM0.30m
1:25PM0.29m
2:02AM0.27m
2:10PM0.27m
2:45AM0.25m
2:57PM0.27m
3:29AM0.25m
3:44PM0.27m
4:14AM0.25m
4:33PM0.28m
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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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