Nanarup Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a solid window of good surf at Nanarup Beach. The first few days are basically a write-off – big, messy, and wind-affected. The real action kicks off later in the first week and into the second, with some standout sessions.

We kick things off on Wednesday the 22nd with a couple of no-go sessions. A 10ft SSE swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is onshore from the south, and the water’s a touch warmer than average at 64°. The combined energy is massive (3613), but it’s all blown out. Thursday the 23rd morning is where it starts to get interesting. A 7ft S swell (15-second period) with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (1918), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid session for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a bit smaller and more mixed.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see the swell drop, but the wind goes pure offshore from the NNW. You’re looking at 4ft down to 3ft S swells, clean as a whistle. These are easy, fun days for beginners and longboarders. The energy is lower (573 down to 361), but it’s about the quality.

Sunday the 26th turns ugly. A strong 22 mph NW cross-offshore in the morning keeps things clean but the swell is building. By the afternoon, a 8ft SW swell with an 8-second period and 25 mph WSW wind creates a complete mess. The energy is high (886) but forget it – this is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a write-off with onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions, despite the swell being decent (5ft to 7ft).

Now, the standout is the run from Wednesday the 29th through to Thursday the 30th. Wednesday morning, we’ve got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is a light NNE cross-offshore. The energy is still strong (1203), but the key is the glassy-to-offshore conditions. This is the best quality on offer. Thursday the 30th afternoon is the pick of the bunch: 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions from a light NE breeze. This is the kind of session you wait for – clean, lined-up waves at Nanarup Beach. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

The second week has a few promising moments. Friday the 31st morning has a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a light WNW cross-offshore, but it turns sloppy by the afternoon. The first few days of August are a write-off with strong onshore winds. Monday the 3rd offers a 5ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and light cross-shore wind, but the conditions are average. The best shot in the second week is Tuesday the 4th morning: 5ft SSW swell, 17-second period, with a light WNW cross-offshore. The energy is strong (1536), and it’s clean. Thursday the 6th afternoon is a big one – 7ft SSW swell, 15-second period, with a moderate NNW offshore wind, pushing the energy to 2779. This is a powerful, clean session for experts only.

So, overall, the clear winners are the morning of the 29th and the afternoon of the 30th. Get out there.

– Rusty

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