Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch is looking pretty flat and disappointing for a good chunk of the next 16 days, especially for the first week. We’ve got a long, quiet patch ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything rideable until around the 12th.

The first few days, from the 6th right through to the 11th, are a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak swell—mostly under 2ft—with periods of 4 to 7 seconds, which is just wind slop. The wave energy is in the double digits (17 to 31 combined), meaning there’s nothing pushing through. Add in the risk of thunderstorms and cross-shore winds, and you’re looking at flat, bumpy mush. Not worth paddling out for anyone.

Then things start to move a little on the 12th. The swell finally pushes past the 3ft mark, and we get a proper window of clean conditions. The 12th through the 14th see the swell sit between 3ft and 5ft, coming from the ENE with period climbing from 8 up to 11 seconds. The energy jumps into the moderate range (284 to 589 combined), and the winds turn offshore or cross-offshore, making the waves cleaner. This is our first real chance for a paddle, but it’s not a standout.

However, the 15th and 16th are where we actually get something worthwhile. A new swell from the NNW, with waves hitting 6ft and a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The early mornings on the 15th and 16th are glassy, with barely a breath of wind. That’s your window. Energy is pushing into the 656 to 724 range—moderate to strong—and the surf should have some push to it. The break here is Nam O Point, a beach/jetty setup (Big Island) that’s exposed to the swell. The water’s sitting at about 86°F, which is 0.5°F warmer than average—nothing to write home about, just your typical warm tropical bath.

Keep in mind this is a beginner-friendly beach break, and with 6ft waves, it’s pushing the edge for less experienced surfers. It’s still manageable, but you’ll want your wits about you. Get on it early on the 15th or 16th for the cleanest conditions. After that, the 17th sees a drop back to 4ft to 4ft, still clean, but less exciting.

After the 18th, we’re basically done. Swell drops back to under 2ft for the rest of the window, with weak energy in the 40s and 80s. The periods are short, the winds are a mess, and it’s back to flat, choppy conditions. The long-range stuff looks promising but less certain—we’re talking about a possible blip around the 21st, but it’s still small and not worth planning around.

So here’s the call: if you can, aim for the morning of September 15th or 16th at Nam O Point. That’s the best you’re going to get in this stretch. The rest is just checking the forecast and hoping for a change. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is what we’ve got.

Rusty.

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