Nanarup Beach surf break

Nanarup Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 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
17.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nanarup Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 16th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 16th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 19th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanarup Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
2
7
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.1
S
1.6
S
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
4.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)131211121213151514151515141414141515191817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)22481670802871988104614101542109653199255818811285111181585412031529208125861617
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
35
NW
20
SW
15
WSW
25
WNW
25
W
30
W
30
W
25
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
NW
10
SSW
10
S
5
N
10
E
20
E
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:42AM
0.73
12:21AM
0.44
9:16AM
0.74
11:32PM
0.41
9:43AM
0.73
11:01PM
0.43
10:07AM
0.69
10:48PM
0.48
10:28AM
0.65
10:47PM
0.54
10:46AM
0.58
10:53PM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
-0.02
4:52PM
0.01
2:39AM
0.42
5:02PM
0.06
3:11AM
0.35
5:06PM
0.12
3:41AM
0.29
5:04PM
0.17
4:11AM
0.24
4:58PM
0.20
4:42AM
0.22
4:48PM
0.23
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--
Sunset-5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---61---12-----------
Temp. °C141514141313141514151614151614151514151615
Feels °C (?)91071089887111111131312131212131313
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for WA - Far South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Nanarup Beach (calm at Mount Elphinstone wx 15 km from Nanarup Beach). 3.1m 13s groundswell from the S with a 2.4m 13s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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5 km/h
WSW
Clean
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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 12 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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