Nam O Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a rough stretch for Nam O Point. The first week and a half is basically a write-off for any decent surf. The water’s sitting at 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be shivering while you stare at flat lines.

The first real whisper of hope comes on Sunday the 13th of September. Morning session sees a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, with a light cross-offshore breeze and a combined energy of 330. That’s got some push, but nothing crazy. It’s a glassy, clean start. The afternoon picks up a bit more wind, still cross-off, but it’s a marginal call. By Monday the 14th, the morning is clean again with 4ft ENE swell and energy up to 405, but the wind stays cross-off. The afternoon swings to a 5ft N swell with a short period—only 7 seconds—so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy and messy. Still, it’s clean enough for a paddle if you’re desperate.

Tuesday the 15th is the first real standout. Morning: 7ft from the N, period 8s, cross-off breeze, energy at 824. That’s moderate-to-strong wave energy, and the waves will have some grunt. But that’s getting big for beginners—over 5ft. The afternoon pumps up to 8ft with energy at 1339, still cross-off wind, but that’s now expert territory. It’s going to be a clean, powerful session for the experienced crew.

Then Wednesday the 16th of September—this is the big one. Morning brings a massive 13ft swell from the ENE, with a 10-second period and energy at 3414. That’s very strong, heavy water. The wind is cross-shore from the SSE at 19 mph, making it lumpy, but the wave comment says wind and tide are favorable. However, at 13ft, it’s too big for this break—experts only, and even then, it’s a beast. The afternoon drops to 8ft but turns cross-onshore, so it’s messy.

Thursday the 17th morning offers a recovery: 5ft ENE swell, glassy calm wind, and energy at 231. That’s a clean, manageable wave for intermediate surfers, but the period is only 7s, so it’s a bit weak. The rest of the outlook fades into small, ordinary surf with periods dropping to 6s and energy falling below 100 after the 18th.

So, the pick of the litter is Tuesday the 15th for the morning swell (7ft, N, 8s, cross-off) and Wednesday the 16th for the raw power (13ft, ENE, 10s)—but only if you’re a seasoned charger. The 13th and 14th are clean options for a quieter paddle. Crowds are “sometimes” at Nam O Point, so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus. Overall, it’s a slow start, then a punchy middle, then a fade-out. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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