Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Nesika Beach has cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Truth is, the first twelve days or so are a total bust. From Friday the 7th of August right through to Tuesday the 18th of August, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is howlin’ out of the north-northwest, mostly cross-onshore, and it’s just tearin’ up any chance of a decent wave. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and what little energy there is gets chopped to bits. You’re lookin’ at a solid 12-day dry spell with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for.

Now, stick with me, because things finally turn around on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning is still a bit iffy, with a 4ft swell from the west at 12 seconds, and a light cross-shore breeze from the southwest. The combined energy hits 643 (moderate), but it’s the afternoon that gets my heart pumpin’. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – with a light air from the southwest. That same west swell pushes up to 5ft, period holdin’ at a solid 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 851 (moderate). That’s the standout of the whole forecast. Clean, glassy conditions on a building west groundswell. For an exposed spot like Nesika Beach, that’s about as good as it gets this far out. The water temp is sittin’ at 52°F, which is a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and booties. This spot is fairly consistent, but it faces northwest, so that west swell should wrap in nicely. Keep in mind, with a 5ft swell, it’s gettin’ a bit much for beginners, but for the intermediates, that afternoon session on Wednesday the 19th is the one to aim for.

Thursday the 20th of August still has some west swell, around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind goes back onshore and the quality drops off. By Friday the 21st, it’s fadin’ and the wind’s back up, so that window is tight.

So, the call is simple: endure the long flat spell, then target the afternoon of Wednesday the 19th of August for the cleanest, most promising surf of the whole outlook. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but the signs are good.

Rusty.

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