Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s settle in. The name’s Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s happening at our local stretch.

First things first, the water here is sitting at a warm 87°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing freaky, just your typical tropical bathwater.

Right now, the surf window is looking a bit hit-and-miss, but we do have a couple of real sweet spots coming up. The standout session looks to be Friday August 7th. We’ve got a solid 4 ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a long, juicy 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, the kind that lines up nicely and gives you a good ride. The wind is in our favour with light offshore and cross-off breezes, keeping the face clean. The combined wave energy is pumping at a strong 769 (moderate to strong energy) in the morning and holding at 741 in the afternoon. It’s not huge, but for consistency and quality, this is the pick of the bunch.

Thursday August 6th will get you in the water with 3 ft to 3 ft from the same direction, but the wind is a little more variable. The morning is clean with a light offshore, so that’s a decent session for a beginner as the swell is well under 5 ft. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze.

Saturday August 8th is a beauty for the early birds. We’re looking at 3 ft of ENE swell with glassy conditions in the morning and a flat calm in the afternoon. The wave energy sits around 454 (moderate), so it’s clean but not as powerful as Friday. A good day for a longboard or a funboard.

After that, we hit a flat spell. From Sunday August 9th right through to Wednesday August 20th, the swell drops right away. We’re talking tiny, weak waves with combined energy readings barely cracking 80, and mostly under 30. There’s nothing worth paddling out for – a total lull.

Now, hold onto your board, because things pick up again on Thursday August 20th. The morning is still small at 3 ft, but the afternoon bumps up to a punchy 6 ft from the NNW. This is a solid short-period swell (6 seconds), and with a combined energy of 361 (moderate to strong), it’s got some grunt. The wind is light and offshore, so the surface will be smooth. However, at 6 ft, this is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for total beginners, but a fun size for the rest of us.

Friday August 21st is a follow-up day with 5 ft from the NW and a clean offshore breeze. The energy is still decent at 233 (moderate). It won’t be as good as the Thursday peak, but it’s a solid option if you missed the window.

So, to sum it up: Friday August 7th is your top-tier session for the whole outlook – that long-period groundswell with clean winds is hard to beat. Thursday August 20th afternoon offers a bigger, punchier option for more experienced surfers. The rest is a long flat spell with a couple of small, clean days at the very start.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty

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