Nanarup Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Nanarup Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but the first day, Monday the 3rd of August, is actually a bit of a tease. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (735). It’s a decent start, but the real action doesn’t kick off until the next day.

Tuesday the 4th sees a jump in size to 6 ft–7 ft from the SSW, still with that long period, but the wind swings cross-offshore from the west, and the combined energy rockets up (2453). The forecast notes tidal concerns, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday morning the 5th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got 8 ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze. This is the best of the first week for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (3276), and those early morning waves are going to be clean and lined up. The afternoon gets a bit cross, so aim for the dawn patrol.

Thursday the 6th holds well with 7 ft SSW swell, clean lines, and offshore winds from the NW in the morning, dropping to a gentle cross-off in the afternoon. Energy is still strong (2445). Friday the 7th stays similar in size but the wind is more cross-off, and the quality is a notch down. The weekend brings a big change. Saturday the 8th sees a massive spike to 15 ft–18 ft from the SW, with energy through the roof (16295 – 24609). This is huge, unsurfable for most, and the wind is cross. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. Sunday the 9th drops back to 12 ft, but the wind is still cross-off, and the energy is still hefty (7259). It’s big and powerful, not for the faint-hearted.

The following week, from Monday the 10th onwards, the swell stays big, around 12 ft–18 ft, with strong winds and messy conditions. Tuesday the 11th is a write-off with 16 ft+ swell and strong onshore winds – poor surf. Wednesday the 12th is also too big at 18 ft, despite favorable wind. Things start to settle down on Thursday the 13th with 10 ft S swell, but it’s still cross and lumpy. Friday the 14th drops to 6 ft, then 3 ft, with a very long 20-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore.

Now, the standout in the second week is Saturday the 15th of August. The morning offers 6 ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and glassy conditions with a light NNE breeze. The energy is strong (2506), and the water is still clean. This is a proper gem for experienced surfers. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th continue the trend with clean offshore winds from the NNW, 5 ft–5 ft SSW swell, and gentle conditions. The energy is moderate but steady. The pattern holds into Tuesday the 18th, with a 6 ft SSW swell and a long 18-second period, and clean offshore wind. This whole stretch from the 15th to the 18th is the pick of the outlook – consistent, clean, and manageable.

Remember, Nanarup Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, but when the swell goes over 8 ft, it’s only for the experts. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so keep an eye out. The water stays a touch warmer than average for August.

Rusty, signing off.

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