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Nanarup Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Nanarup Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nanarup Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nanarup Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanarup Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nanarup Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nanarup Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanarup Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
544 | 515 | 423 | 394 | 568 | 756 | 811 | 602 | 459 | 585 | 763 | 678 | 467 | 269 | 212 | 226 | 246 | 121 | 53 | 172 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:12AM0.93m | 11:46AM0.90m | 12:19PM0.83m | 12:46PM0.74m | 12:48PM0.64m | 11:54AM0.55m | 10:39AM0.51m | 7:10PM0.43m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM0.01m | 11:09PM0.02m | 00:53AM0.03m | 1:48AM0.07m | 2:21AM0.13m | 2:35AM0.20m | 4:20PM0.42m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
 | 5:12 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 |
15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 6 | SSW 8 | E 6 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 544 | 515 | 423 | 353 | 568 | 756 | 811 | 602 | 459 | 585 | 763 | 678 | 467 | 269 | 212 | 226 | 246 | 32 | 53 | 29 | 314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 9 | ESE 7 | SSW 15 | S 10 |
| kJ | 97 | 180 | 251 | 394 | 247 | 188 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 32 | — | — | 13 | 24 | 50 | 29 | 29 | 61 | 26 | 172 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | — | S 9 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 36 | 51 | 160 | 85 | 77 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | 30 | 20 | 121 | 31 | 37 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 33 | 56 | 36 | — | 17 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 61 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 290 | 483 | 284 | 284 | 284 | 17 | 0 | 290 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Nanarup Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nanarup Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nanarup Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nanarup Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nanarup Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nanarup Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Nanarup Beach is 11 km (7 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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