Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough slog to start. We’re looking at a real dry spell for the first few days. From Wednesday the 26th of August right through to the end of the month, the swell is just gutless. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best, with wave heights barely scraping 3ft and the energy is pathetic, sitting at just 552 (combined energy) on the afternoon of the 26th before dropping into the double digits. The wind is a bit of a mess too, mostly cross-onshore or light offshores, but with almost no wave to work with, it’s a non-starter. You’re better off staying home and waxing your board for the next week.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning sees a jump in size to 6ft from the NNW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The energy is finally kicking, hitting 423 (combined energy), but it’s accompanied by moderate rain and a cross-off wind. The quality is still marginal, so don’t expect perfection. This is more of a "I need a paddle" session than a "call in sick" session.

But hold onto your leggies, because the real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 2nd of September. Nam O Point has a pulse. The morning of the 2nd will see clean 5ft waves from the NNW (combined energy 275), with a light cross-off breeze. It’s the afternoon, though, that’s looking best. The swell bumps up to a solid 7ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds and a massive energy of 551 (combined energy). The wind stays light and cross-off. That’s a proper session. The water is a balmy 87°F, about average for the time of year, so you’ll be in boardies.

Thursday the 3rd is still rideable with a 5ft NE swell (combined energy 514) in the morning, but the wind shifts to a cross-shore, making it a bit crumbly. By the afternoon, it’s getting chopped up by a moderate breeze. The rest of the period into the second week just fades back into small, weak surf with onshore winds, so don’t get your hopes up for the long run.

So, to sum it up: the first four days are a total write-off. The best bet by a long shot is the Wednesday afternoon session on the 2nd of September. It’s the only day that looks like a genuine standout. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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