Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming down the line for Nam O Point (beach/jetty).

Overall, we've got a bit of a slow start this week. The water temp is sitting at 87°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a bit of a treat if you're going in.

The first few days are looking pretty quiet. Sunday through Tuesday, we're looking at tiny, weak swell – mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft with poor conditions. The wave energy barely registers (12-33). Nothing to get excited about.

Wednesday, August 5th sees a slight uptick. (moderate wave energy around 111-190). We've got some 1 ft groundswell pushing in from the ENE at a long 16-17 seconds. It’s glassy in the morning and afternoon right through the storms, and the conditions are described as "surfable but very ordinary," so it’s not the best, but it’s something.

Thursday, August 6th is where it gets interesting. The morning is the standout. With a calm, glassy sea, a 3 ft groundswell from the ENE at 18 seconds, and weak wave energy (354), it’s going to be clean. The 18-second period means the sets will be well-spaced, making paddling easier, but on a jetty/beach setup, that long period can make waves run straight. Still, the conditions are "good," so it’s the best looking option for the early part of the run.

Friday, August 7th is the real winner. The ENE swell pushes to 4 ft with an 18-second period and the wave energy (1098) is strong, proper. The morning is offshore from the WSW with a light breeze, keeping it clean, and the afternoon is glassy. This is "excellent" stuff for experienced surfers. 4 ft might be a bit much for beginners, but for everyone else, this is the call. The ENE direction is right on the optimum for this spot.

Saturday, August 8th holds on. 4 ft in the morning with a clean offshore from the SW, and 4 ft in the afternoon with glass. Wave energy is still strong (1179-914). Another set of excellent surf days.

Sunday, August 9th starts dropping off fast. The swell backs down to 1 ft with wave energy (99) dropping right off. The morning is clean with offshore wind, but the wave quality is "very ordinary." The afternoon goes even smaller and more mixed.

From Monday, August 10th onwards, the outlook goes flat again. We see a long gap of nothing but tiny, weak swell (0.3 ft-1 ft) and poor conditions for the rest of the period all the way through to Sunday, August 17th. A few days have clean conditions and offshore wind, but there's just no energy in the water to work with.

Best bet: There's only one true standout window here. Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th are your days. Get on the 4 ft, 18-second groundswell with clean offshore and glassy conditions. That’s the moment it all comes together.

Keep your eyes on it. Forecasts can change. But right now, the middle of the second week is the only game in town.

Rusty.

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