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West Shore Beach Surf Forecast
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West Shore Beach surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Shore Beach this week:
The surf forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 199 | 202 | 184 | 132 | 65 | 69 | 44 | 35 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49PM 1.73 | 3:18AM 1.60 | 3:45PM 1.72 | 4:13AM 1.58 | 4:39PM 1.70 | 5:07AM 1.56 | 5:32PM 1.69 | 5:59AM 1.55 | 6:21PM 1.67 | 6:50AM 1.57 | 7:08PM 1.66 | 7:38AM 1.59 | 7:53PM 1.64 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:11PM 0.22 | 9:31AM 0.21 | 10:07PM 0.21 | 10:27AM 0.19 | 11:01PM 0.21 | 11:19AM 0.18 | 11:53PM 0.21 | 12:07PM 0.18 | 12:42AM 0.22 | 12:53PM 0.21 | 1:28AM 0.24 | 1:40PM 0.25 | 2:12AM 0.27 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Hawkes Bay
The wind is still offshore at West Shore Beach (moderate winds from the SW at Napier Airport 3 km from West Shore Beach). No surfable waves
1 h 14 min ago
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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 12 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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