Surf Forecasts:
Nesika Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nesika Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nesika Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here.
Let’s break down the next 16 days at Nesika Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll make it worth getting wet.
First up, Monday the 31st, it’s a no-go. We’ve only got a weak 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is messy, switching from cross-on in the morning to straight cross in the afternoon. The combined energy is weak at 311, and the water’s a touch colder than usual at 55°. Nothing to see here.
Tuesday the 1st stays small—2ft from the SW, 13 seconds—and while the morning’s clean with a light cross-off breeze, there’s just no push to it. Energy’s still weak at 316. Just a soft, gutless day.
Wednesday the 2nd is a total washout. Dropping to 1ft of swell with a long 18-19 second interval, we’ve got fresh winds and rain. Energy’s weak (280-236). Don’t even bother.
But then things pick up. Thursday the 3rd, we get a real shot of energy. Swell jumps to 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 733. The morning is your window with a light cross-off breeze keeping it clean. This is the first proper session of the run. Afternoon goes a bit wonky with the cross wind, so get on it early.
Friday the 4th is the main event. A solid 6ft WNW swell, 10-11 second period, with moderate to strong energy readings of 988 in the morning and 872 in the afternoon. The cross-off breeze holds all day, keeping it groomed. This is the best paddle-surfing conditions of the entire stretch. It’s a bit big for the beginners, but for everyone else, this is a go.
Saturday the 5th is a letdown. Swell drops to 3ft from the SW with a longer 16-second period, but the wind goes onshore and energy is weak again (490-447). It’s a small, messy day. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are similar—3ft SW, light onshore winds, energy dribbling at 364 and 342. Not worth the effort.
Then we hit a proper flat spell. From Tuesday the 8th through Thursday the 10th, the wind blows harder from the NNW, and we’ve only got small, onshore slop. Energy reads 178-262 on the 8th, and while Thursday the 10th sees a jump in swell size (6ft NW, 10 seconds, energy up at 1426), the wind is straight cross-onshore and lumpy as hell. That’s not surfable—it’s just a big, blown-out mess. If you’re into kite surfing, that might be your thing, but for paddle surfing, this stretch is a hard pass.
Friday the 11th drops back down—3ft, 16 seconds—but the wind is on it again, so it’s nothing doing. Not until Saturday the 12th do we see a slight glimmer. The swell builds to 3ft in the morning (energy 738) and up to 6ft in the afternoon (energy 1130), but the winds go cross with small ripples. The afternoon has size but the texture is messy. It’s marginal, not a standout.
But hang on. Sunday the 13th is your second true winner. We’ve got clean 5-5ft swell from the NW, 10-11 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze smoothing it out all day. Energy is moderate (588-582), and the conditions are just clean. Another solid day for intermediates, so make the most of the morning.
Monday the 14th is still rideable—4-4ft, NW, 8-9 seconds—with light cross-off winds and moderate energy at 349-357. It’s fine, not exceptional. The standout from the long-range is actually Tuesday the 15th. The forecast shows a glassy, 3ft NW, 8-second swell in the morning with a light offshore touch. Combined energy at 334 is moderate, but that glassy surface is as clean as it gets around here. It’s smaller, so maybe better for the longboarders, but the conditions are beautiful. Keep in mind that’s over a week out, so treat it as promising but less certain.
All in all, your best bets are Friday the 4th and Sunday the 13th. Friday gets the nod for more size and power. Get out there and enjoy it.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 162 | 142 | 140 | 138 | 109 | 125 | 294 | 551 | 822 | 1061 | 650 | 465 | 346 | 381 | 302 | 287 | 266 | 255 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:26PM2.03m | 3:03AM1.66m | 2:59PM2.07m | 4:02AM1.52m | 3:39PM2.07m | 5:15AM1.41m | 4:27PM2.05m | 6:44AM1.34m | 5:30PM2.01m | 8:17AM1.37m | 6:46PM1.99m | 9:28AM1.47m | 8:05PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.17m | 8:50AM0.48m | 9:54PM0.12m | 9:27AM0.67m | 10:53PM0.10m | 10:11AM0.84m | 00:02AM0.08m | 11:12AM0.98m | 1:19AM0.04m | 12:38PM1.04m | 2:33AM-0.04m | 2:09PM0.99m | 3:36AM-0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 8 |
248 | 124 | 139 | 113 | 96 | 84 | 72 | 294 | 551 | 822 | 1061 | 650 | 465 | 237 | 203 | 172 | 135 | 107 | 255 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 |
38 | 162 | 142 | 140 | 138 | 83 | 54 | 138 | 188 | 224 | 112 | 375 | 370 | 346 | 381 | 302 | 287 | 266 | 70 | 214 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | NW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 |
17 | 17 | 35 | 50 | 50 | 109 | 125 | 93 | 122 | 58 | 175 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 19 | 55 | 46 | 40 | 41 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 12 | 164 | 537 | — | 17 | 36 | — | 8 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 420 | 641 | 68 | 81 | 86 | 68 | 416 | 396 | 94 | 81 | 20 | 68 | 81 | 83 | 66 | 66 | 20 | 20 | 83 | 20 |
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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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