
Surf Forecasts:
Nesika Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nesika Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nesika Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next stretch. To be honest, it’s a bit of a tough watch out there at Nesika Beach. The models are showing us a whole lot of nothing good for the next 16 days. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it; the wave quality is looking poor right through the whole window, and that wind is just a constant problem. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem, just a whole lot of chop and lump.
We start now, and there’s a gap right away. The first real surf on offer isn’t until Sunday, August 2nd. So you’re looking at a couple of days of flatness or dribble. When it does show up, it’s not pretty. The swell jumps up a bit to about 6 feet, but it’s coming from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds. That, combined with a fresh cross-onshore wind at 19 mph, is just a mess. It’s what we’d call junky. The energy is moderate, coming in at 713, but it’s all that onshore wind blowing it apart.
The pattern just doesn’t let up. All through the first week, from that Sunday right through the following Saturday, it’s the same story. Cross-onshore winds, mostly fresh breezes, sometimes strong, with swell heights hovering anywhere from 4 feet up to 6 feet. The swell period stays short, around 8 to 9 seconds, which means it’s just lacking any real push or shape. This is not a time for the beginner crew. You’re looking at conditions that are well over 5 feet at times, and with that wind, it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, it’s looking more like a day for the kite surfers to have a play than for anyone wanting a clean paddle.
The middle of the week, say the 5th and 6th of August, sees the swell energy pick up a bit – hitting 871 on the Thursday morning – but the wind is still just killing it. It’s that classic case of plenty of water moving, but not a single decent wave to show for it.
Going into the second week, the wind stays on it, but things do start to drop in size. The swell backs off, but the period remains short and it’s still cross-onshore. There’s a bit more variety in the swell direction, swinging around to the SW with some longer periods – we see a 15-second period on the 12th and a 16-second period on the 13th. But even then, the wind is just wrecking it. It’s like getting a nice groundswell in the forecast but having it delivered in a blender. It’s still poor surf.
The energy through the whole run is mostly moderate, with those three-digit numbers, but it’s all just wasted. There are no big, clean lines. No real opportunities. The water temp at the start is around 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s normal. Everything else is out of whack.
So, here’s the deal. If you’re desperate, maybe, just maybe, you could find something on the 13th or 14th when the swell direction swings around to the southwest and the period gets long, but that wind... it’s still cross-on. It’s a long shot. This is one of those stretches where you might be better off waxing your board and staring at it, because the ocean isn't offering anything up. It’s a tough stretch, plain and simple.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
164 | 153 | 153 | 138 | 414 | 505 | 330 | 289 | 445 | 571 | 291 | 373 | 351 | 418 | 433 | 664 | 336 | 449 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:33AM1.91m | 2:50PM1.79m | 2:16AM1.80m | 3:19PM1.85m | 3:04AM1.66m | 3:50PM1.92m | 4:01AM1.51m | 4:25PM1.97m | 5:11AM1.37m | 5:07PM2.02m | 6:38AM1.28m | 5:59PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM-0.08m | 8:39PM0.60m | 8:53AM0.05m | 9:26PM0.52m | 9:24AM0.23m | 10:19PM0.42m | 9:58AM0.42m | 11:19PM0.33m | 10:38AM0.62m | 00:26AM0.23m | 11:28AM0.81m | 1:39AM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:38 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 9 |
99 | 87 | 51 | 138 | 288 | 63 | 330 | 44 | 27 | 284 | 291 | 59 | 351 | 73 | 70 | 393 | 64 | 45 | 249 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | — | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 13 |
164 | 153 | 153 | 95 | 91 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 66 | 64 | 14 | 56 | — | 5 | 67 | 15 | 37 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 21 | S 8 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 12 | W 15 | SW 21 | SW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 |
9 | 1 | 15 | 37 | 14 | 12 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NW 5 | NE 3 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNE 3 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
— | 3 | 50 | 2 | 414 | 505 | 4 | 289 | 445 | 571 | — | 373 | — | 418 | 433 | 664 | 336 | 449 | 482 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 650 | 20 | 481 | 649 | 68 | 513 | 984 | 68 | 420 | 278 | 68 | 326 | 277 | 68 | 396 | 278 | 68 | 490 | 301 |
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Information about the Nesika Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nesika Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nesika Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nesika Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nesika Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nesika Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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