Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Nanwan Beach (South Bay) we’re looking at, and to be honest, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The first week or so is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing, with a lot of stormy weather and messy conditions. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real window of opportunity doesn’t pop up until the 22nd of July. Even then, the swell is pumping in at 12 feet from the SW, with a period around 11 seconds – that’s a solid, long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-onshore, and the conditions would be clean, but the problem is the size. At over 8 feet, this is strictly for experts only, and the forecast actually says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The energy is strong (2591) and the shape would be there, but it’s a serious handful.

After that, the swell drops back. The 24th of July sees a much more manageable 5 to 6 feet SW swell, with a 10-second period. The wind is light, with some onshore flow, but it’s marginal. The energy is weak (517 to 569), so it’s not going to be pumping. There’s a chance of a rideable wave, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

The very end of the period, the 26th and 27th of July, offers the cleanest conditions we’ll see. The wind goes light to moderate cross-offshore (NW to WNW), which will groom the face nicely. The swell is small, around 5 to 6 feet from the SW, with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The energy is still low (429 to 702), so it’ll be small and clean, but not very powerful. Good for a longboard or a fun summer session, but not a standout.

Bottom line: a long stretch of poor surf, then a few days that are either too big for most or too small for a real thrill. For the experienced crew, the 22nd could be a big-wave challenge, but for everyone else, the 26th and 27th are the cleanest, most user-friendly options.

Rusty.

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