Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Nam O Point.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty flat. We’re looking at a long stretch of nada. From Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to Tuesday the 4th of August, the swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 2ft, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions" every time. There’s no real energy, and the wind is all over the place. It’s a real bummer if you’re itching to get wet.

Then, around Wednesday the 5th of August, we start to see a little life. The morning has a long-period swell rolling in at 20 seconds and 1ft, but the combined energy is still weak (133). The afternoon picks up a bit with 2ft from the same direction, but it’s cross-shore and the conditions are described as "marginal". Not exactly firing, but it’s a sign of things to come.

Now, the standout window is Thursday the 6th of August through Friday the 7th of August. This is where it gets real interesting for the crew with a bit of experience. Thursday morning, we’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the east-northeast, with a long 18-second period, and the wind is offshore from the west at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 476 (moderate), and the guide says "expect good surf conditions". That’s the one to circle. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 87°F.

Friday the 7th of August is even better. The swell holds at 3ft from the same direction, with a 19-second period, and we get light offshore winds from the west-southwest all day. The energy is pumping at 677 in the morning and 705 in the afternoon (strong). The comment is "expect very good surf conditions". This is the best looking surf of the whole 16-day run. Keep in mind that long-period swell like this (over 15 seconds) will be sweet at Nam O Point, a beach/jetty setup, but it might make the waves a bit too straight for some sections. Still, with offshore wind and clean conditions, it’s worth the paddle.

After that, it fades fast. Saturday the 8th of August drops to 2ft, and by Sunday the 9th, we’re back to tiny, poor surf. The second week is mostly a write-off, with small, weak swells and strong offshore winds – not enough wave height to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is dead, the real standout is Friday the 7th of August with clean, 3ft east-northeast swell and offshore wind. Don’t sleep on Thursday the 6th either. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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