Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Nanwan Beach (South Bay). The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – no surprises there.

Right now, the outlook is a bit of a tough one. The first week is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a serious run of poor surf conditions through to the end of August and into the first few days of September. The swell is there, but it’s a mess. From Sunday 30th, we’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell with a short period, but it’s hammered by a strong onshore wind. The combined wave energy is 900 (moderate), but the wind is just ruining it. By Monday 31st, it gets worse – a 12ft SW swell with 28 mph winds, and the energy jumps to 2164 (strong). This is all blown-out, cross-onshore junk. Not one for the paddle board. Honestly, if you’re into kite surfing, the setup from the 1st to the 3rd of September with those 15ft to 16ft swells and strong cross-shore winds might be more your speed than paddle surfing.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday 3rd September. The wind finally swings offshore from the west, and the swell drops to a manageable 7ft from the SW. The combined energy is 1010 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The swell direction is from the SW, which is fine, but the optimum here is SE, so it’s not quite lining up perfectly. Still, a clean 7ft wave at a beach and reef break is worth a look for the intermediate crew. Just be aware, crowds are often a thing here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The morning of the 3rd is the pick of the first week.

After that, it drops off again. The 4th and 5th see small, weak swells under 4ft, and even though the wind is light or glassy, the energy is low (down to 124). The 5th of September has a glassy morning with a 3ft SW swell, but it’s very ordinary. We then hit a real dead patch. From the 6th of September through to the 13th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the energy is weak (under 100). The wind is often clean, but there’s just no power.

The second week holds a late bloomer. The 13th and 14th of September start to look promising again. On Sunday 13th, the wind is a clean cross-off from the NE, and the swell builds to 4ft from the SSW with a period of 10 seconds. The energy jumps to 296 (moderate). The next day, Monday 14th, is the real standout in the whole 16-day window. We’re looking at a 6ft SSW groundswell with a period of 11 seconds, clean cross-off winds from the NE, and a combined energy of 736 (strong). The swell direction is SSW, which is still off the optimum SE, but with that clean wind and solid energy, Nanwan Beach should be offering some proper, well-shaped waves. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the best bet on the board.

The standout here is Monday 14th September. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, the wind is offshore and clean, and the energy is strong. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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