Surf Forecasts:
West Shore Beach surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Shore Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Shore Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get real about what's on offer here for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at West Shore Beach, and honestly, the outlook is a bit of a heartbreaker for most of it. The water's sitting at 54°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't be expecting any tropical vibes.
The first proper window where you might want to paddle out doesn't really show up until the morning of September 18th. For the whole week before that, from now until the 17th, it's pretty much a flat spell with tiny, weak swell and plenty of chop. You're looking at days and days of nothing really worth getting wet for – it's a long, quiet stretch.
Now, September 18th is where things get a little interesting. Friday morning is the standout session. We've got some waist-high swell coming in from the ESE at 3ft, and the period jumps up to 13 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with some push behind it. The combined energy reads 232 (moderate), so there's actually some life in the water. The wind is glassy, dead calm. That's going to make it absolutely clean. It's not going to be huge, but for this break, that's the best you're going to get. Keep in mind this long-period groundswell might make the waves a bit straight at a beach break like this, but with that glassy surface, it'll still be the best of a quiet run.
The afternoon of the 18th loses a bit of that magic, with a light cross-shore breeze throwing some ripples on it, and the energy drops a touch.
After that, we trickle back down into ordinary, weak conditions for the rest of the period. There's another brief moment on September 24th, Thursday, where a 17-second period swell pops up with a combined energy of 150 (moderate), but it's only 2ft. The wind is offshore and clean, which is nice, but the wave height is just too small to get excited about. It's a tease.
So, if you're hanging out for a wave, keep your eyes on the morning of Friday, September 18th. That's your one true shot at something clean and with a bit of power. Everything else is a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 5 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 3 | 17 | 22 | 85 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 31 | 95 | 225 | 209 | 127 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.73m | 6:51AM1.69m | 7:10PM1.72m | 7:40AM1.73m | 7:59PM1.71m | 8:25AM1.75m | 8:47PM1.69m | 9:09AM1.74m | 9:34PM1.66m | 9:53AM1.70m | 10:20PM1.62m | 10:40AM1.64m | 11:06PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:40AM0.15m | 12:57PM0.16m | 1:28AM0.20m | 1:47PM0.22m | 2:14AM0.25m | 2:38PM0.27m | 3:00AM0.31m | 3:26PM0.32m | 3:46AM0.37m | 4:14PM0.37m | 4:33AM0.40m | 5:00PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 16 | SE 7 | S 14 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 274 | 17 | 4 | 85 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 31 | 95 | 225 | 209 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 8 | SSE 16 | S 19 | E 9 | SSE 11 | S 12 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 11 | E 3 | NE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 26 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 13 | S 20 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | S 18 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 5 | — | S 13 | S 7 | S 17 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | NE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 92 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 13 | 15 | 185 | 4 | 22 | 91 | 22 | 4 | 92 | 22 | 22 | 46 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
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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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