Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and to be honest, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of days where the ocean just isn’t cooperating.

The first chance for a paddle will be from Monday, 20 July, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny at around 2 ft, coming from the SW with a long period of 16 seconds. That long period means the waves will have some shape to them, but there’s just not enough size. The wind is light, which is a positive, so the surface will be fairly clean. The combined wave energy is moderate (463). It’s a marginal day, best for a longboard or a learner session.

Tuesday, 21 July, is very similar. Still small at 2 ft, SW swell, with a 16-second period. The wind is light again, almost glassy in the morning, which is always a bonus. Expect weak, but clean lines. Energy is moderate (387).

Wednesday, 22 July, sees the swell drop even more. Morning is 2 ft, and the afternoon picks up a bit to 3 ft, but the period crashes to 8 seconds. That’s a short-period, weak windswell. The energy is also dropping (232). It’s just not worth the drive.

Thursday, 23 July, is the best bet in the whole window. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the NW, period a slightly better 9 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-shore, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate (358). This is the standout. It’s not a huge day, but it’s the most surfable we’re going to get. The 4 ft height is fine for most intermediates and beginners.

Friday, 24 July, the wind picks up again from the NNW, which is onshore at Nesika Beach. The swell is 4 ft in the morning, but the wind messes it up. The afternoon sees a jump in energy to 1007 (very strong), but that’s coming from a 24-second period SW swell. A 24-second period is incredibly long, and at a beach break like Nesika, it might just close out or be too straight. The strong onshore wind makes it a no-go.

From Saturday, 25 July, right through to the end of the forecast on Sunday, 2 August, it’s a consistent pattern. The swell stays small, between 2 ft and 5 ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore from the NNW or N. Energy levels are moderate to strong, but the wind conditions are just poor. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. The crowds are often at Nesika, but with conditions this poor, it likely won’t be an issue.

To sum it up: Thursday, 23 July, is your best shot. It’s small but clean. The rest of the week and into August is a write-off. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the north winds are blowing hard.

Talk soon,
Rusty

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