Nanarup Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and let’s get stuck into the outlook for Nanarup Beach. This stretch of coast is looking at a pretty mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with a lot of raw energy but only a few windows where it all lines up properly.

The overall pattern is that we’ve got a solid, persistent SSW swell pushing in, but the wind is going to be the main character. It’s a battle to get clean conditions. The water is sitting at 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not a bad thing to be in the water.

We kick off this Wednesday afternoon, but honestly, it’s a write-off. You’ve got a 6ft SSW swell, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the SW at 12 mph, and the combined wave energy is a solid 1327. The conditions are just marginal, so it’s not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 3rd is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps up to 10ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, and the wind swings around to a cross-offshore from the NW at 12 mph. The morning session is looking clean with a massive 3432 energy reading. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a heavy one at 10ft – that’s expert territory. The afternoon holds similar size at 8ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it a bit more challenging. This is a standout for experienced surfers only.

Friday the 4th is a write-off. The wind cranks up to 22 mph from the WSW, turning the 10ft swell into a lumpy, cross-shore mess. Not worth it.

Saturday the 5th is the absolute pick of the bunch. The morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the S with a 12-second period and a glorious offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. The energy is still a healthy 1553, and that offshore wind will groom it into perfection. The water is still a touch warmer than normal, and the waves should be lined up nicely for a beginner-friendly size. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early. The afternoon sees a drop to 5ft, and the wind goes cross-off, but it’s still a decent option.

Sunday the 6th gets messy again. The wind swings onshore from the S at 22 mph, and the 12ft swell is just a wall of whitewash. Not for paddling.

From Monday the 7th through to Tuesday the 9th, we’ve got a solid 7ft to 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16-17 seconds, but the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore from the SE or SSE. This is a classic scenario where the long period makes the waves break too straight and choppy at this beach break. It’s a lot of energy (around 2700-3100) but with the onshore wind, it’s a messy, frustrating paddle. Not recommended.

Wednesday the 10th is a brief reprieve. The swell drops to 4ft, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the N. The conditions are clean, and the energy is low at 899. This is a small, mellow day for a log or a funboard.

Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th are poor, with a fresh SW wind and a messy cross-chop on the 5ft to 5ft swell.

Saturday the 13th is a standout for the second week. The morning session is excellent. You’ve got an 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is massive at 3690, and the conditions are clean. That’s a big, powerful, clean day for experts. The afternoon the wind swings cross-shore, so hit it early.

Sunday the 14th and Monday the 15th are marginal, with light onshore winds and a dropping swell.

Tuesday the 16th is a little glassy gem in the morning. The swell is tiny at 4ft, but the wind is glassy from the SSE. It’s a tiny, clean, glassy day for the longboard crew. The energy is weak at 452.

The final standout is Thursday the 17th. The morning brings a clean 3ft swell with a light cross-offshore wind from the W. It’s small, clean, and perfect for a cruise. The energy is low at 336. The afternoon is a write-off with a short period 8-second windswell and a cross-onshore wind.

So, in summary, your best shots are Saturday the 5th morning for the clean, offshore beginner-to-intermediate waves, and Saturday the 13th morning for the big, clean, expert-level groundswell. The other days are either too big and messy, or too small and windy. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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