Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I'll be straight with you – Nanwan Beach (South Bay) is looking at a pretty grim run of conditions. We've got a solid 16-day window here, but it's going to be a long wait for anything worthwhile. The first surf that's even worth mentioning doesn't show up until Saturday the 25th, so we're looking at a big gap of about a week with nothing good to report.

For the first few days, from the 17th all the way through the 24th, it's a washout. We're seeing a consistent SW swell around 5ft, but the wind is a mess. Cross-off breezes in the 15-18 mph range are just ruining any chance of clean waves. The combined energy is moderate (293), but it's all for nothing. The water temp is a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so you can't blame the water.

Finally, on Saturday morning the 25th, we get a tiny glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 2ft from the SW, and the wind goes light and variable. The energy is weak (87), but it's the first time the conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not going to blow anyone's mind, but it's the best we've got. Then on Saturday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, but the swell is even smaller at 2ft. It's a classic case of "if you're desperate," but don't expect much.

Then we get another blank stretch. The next thing that pops up is a long-period ESE groundswell on the 26th and 27th, with a period of 13-16 seconds. The energy on the 27th morning is actually strong (371), but the wind is howling at 18 mph and the waves are tiny at 2ft. That's a shame, because that long period and strong energy would have been something special with clean conditions. As it stands, it's a no-go.

The last few days of the month and into August are more of the same: SW swell around 4-5ft, moderate energy around 200-350, but the wind is always blowing cross-off or cross-on, keeping it choppy and messy. The 1st of August has some size at 5ft, but the wind is 18-22 mph, which is just too much.

So, standouts? There aren't any true standouts here. The closest thing to a highlight is that Saturday the 25th with the light winds. It's a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the SE swell. The crowds are often there, so you might have some company. But with tiny waves and only fair conditions, it's a "last resort" kind of day.

The rest of the period is a write-off. If you're a kitesurfer, the 5ft+ SW swell with those cross-off winds might be interesting, but for paddle surfing, it's a tough outlook. The forecast can always change, but for now, I'd be looking at other plans.

Rusty.

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