Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are looking like a real mixed bag for Nesika Beach, so I’m gonna break it down for you.

We start off with a bit of a tough run. The first few days are a washout, honestly. Saturday the 22nd, the swell is a tiny 2ft from the SW, and while the morning is cross-off, the energy is only moderate (173) and the vibe is just ordinary. The water is a chilly 54°, which is a whopping 4° colder than what we’d expect this time of year – that’s way below average, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. Sunday and Monday morning are a no-go with strong onshore winds and short-period, choppy junk.

But hang in there. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 24th. It’s not huge, just 2ft to 2ft from the SW, but it’s glassy. Flat calm, glassy conditions. The period is a lovely 18 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy sits between 226 and 288, which is moderate, but for a log or a funboard, that’s gonna be a dream session. That’s your standout for this first week.

Then we get another taste of the good life on Wednesday the 26th. Same story: 2ft to 2ft SW swell, glassy, and again that long 16-second period. Clean, smooth, and all to yourself if you’re lucky. The northeast winds keep it glassy into the afternoon.

Things go a bit flat and windy again from Thursday the 27th through the end of August. The swell stays small and the wind is straight onshore, just churning it up. The combined energy climbs into the 400s and 500s, but it’s all junk. A couple of days in early September have a bit of promise, specifically Tuesday the 1st of September morning is glassy and small, and then the afternoon pushes a 3ft swell from the W with a 9-second period and moderate energy (343). That’s a bit of a messy combo, but the glassy wind could make it rideable.

Now, for the second week, the long-range stuff is looking real interesting, but it’s a bit of a tease. Saturday the 5th of September is your best bet for the whole outlook. The morning is a small 3ft SW, but the afternoon gets a cross-off breeze and a similar swell. The combined energy is a solid 643 (moderate), and the period is 16 seconds. It’s clean, and the wind is light. That’s a top call.

Looking further ahead, Sunday the 6th of September has a big jump in swell – 6ft from the WNW with a 12-second period. That’s a solid groundswell, but the energy is strong (1195) and the wind is onshore. That’s one for the experts only, and even then, the onshore wind is going to make it a messy, chunky beast. For the majority of us, the window is small and clean.

So, to sum it up: the first week has a couple of glassy, small days that are perfect for a longboard, with Monday the 24th and Wednesday the 26th being the highlights. The second week brings a better swell size and a great window on Saturday the 5th. The rest of the time is mostly blown out or too small. Keep your eyes on the forecast because it’s a classic case of quality over quantity.

Rusty.

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