Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Nam O Point. Right now, through the tail end of July and the first few days of August, it’s pretty flat. We’re looking at a real quiet stretch – tiny little swell bumping around 1ft to 2ft, mostly from the east or southeast, and the period is so short it’s barely got any push. The wind is mostly light and cross-onshore or glassy in the mornings, but the wave energy is just too weak to bother with. The combined energy sits around 6 to 24 (very weak). It’s a tough start – no surf worth mentioning for the first week or so.

Now, come Wednesday the 5th of August, things start to change. The morning brings a little 1ft swell from the east-northeast with a 16-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the west-southwest at 6 mph. It’s small, but the combined energy jumps to 111 (moderate), and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Not a standout yet, but it’s the first sign of life.

The real action kicks off on Thursday the 6th of August. We’ve got a 3ft groundswell from the east-northeast, with a very long 17-second period. The wind is offshore from the west-southwest at 6 mph, and the combined energy is 349 (moderate-to-strong). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The swell is still modest in height, but that long period and clean offshore wind will make for some proper, lined-up waves. Nam O Point is a beach/jetty setup, so that long-period groundswell might break a little straight at times, but with the jetty structure, it should hold shape. The water temp is about average for this time of year – no big anomaly. Crowds are possible here, as it can get busy.

Friday the 7th of August is still solid – 2ft from the east-northeast, 16-second period, combined energy 236, and clean offshore wind. The energy drops a little, but it’s still a good wave.

After that, the weekend of the 8th and 9th sees the swell dropping back down, with periods shortening and the wind staying offshore or cross-off, but the energy fades into the weak range (95 and below). The larger NW swell on the 11th of August afternoon pushes 4ft from the northwest with a short 6-second period and combined energy of 168, but the period is so short it’s going to be bumpy and messy. Not a standout.

So, the clear winner here is Thursday the 6th of August – small but clean, long-period groundswell with offshore wind. The 5th and 7th are worth a paddle too, but the 6th is the pick.

Rusty.

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