Nanarup Beach surf break

Nanarup Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 AWST
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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
19.7° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanarup Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
15
3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1379
1095
1130
799
613
1997
2290
3995
2383
1249
816
614
539
503
387
366
418
673
688
679
827
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
WNW
10
SW
25
W
25
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
15
W
15
NW
20
WNW
20
W
10
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
S
10
N
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
9:03AM0.62m
9:15PM0.47m
9:19AM0.71m
10:20PM0.42m
9:41AM0.80m
11:33PM0.36m
10:08AM0.87m
10:39AM0.92m
11:12AM0.93m
11:46AM0.90m
Low Tide
3:38PM0.23m
2:39AM0.25m
4:29PM0.13m
2:48AM0.29m
5:22PM0.05m
2:41AM0.31m
6:21PM0.01m
7:28PM-0.00m
8:56PM0.01m
11:09PM0.02m
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
22
24
18
16
17
14
14
14
13
16
18
15
16
17
16
16
16
15
14
17
15
16
18
15
11
11
9
11
11
11
11
14
12
14
15
14
12
12
12
12
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
15
3
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
1379
1095
1130
799
613
1997
2290
3995
2383
1249
816
614
539
503
387
366
418
505
688
679
827
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
1.1
SW
8
1
SW
8
1.2
SSW
8
0.1
S
23
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
17
32
114
84
142
132
172
10
45
97
178
178
673
238
204
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
E
5
0.3
S
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
S
11
0.8
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
ENE
4
Energy kJ
12
2
26
58
38
180
30
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
0.4
W
3
1.3
SW
8
0.6
W
3
0.3
W
2
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
28
2
181
8
1
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
5
3
4
4
6
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
47
92
61
92
61
92
15
0
0
15
92
0
15
61
92
284
284
0
0
124
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
7
3
4
4
6
8
5
4
3
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
7
4
5
5
6
8
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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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