Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. Looking at the whole 16-day window for Nesika Beach, we’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The truth is, there isn’t a single session across the entire period that I’d point you toward with any enthusiasm. The waves are just never coming together, so you’re looking at a long, blank run right through to the start of August.

There’s a small window of possibility on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, where we get a bit of light wind and some small, long-period SW groundswell. The swell energy is weak, sitting in the 300 to 400 range (moderate wave energy), with heights around 2ft to 2ft and period pushing 16 seconds. That long period means the waves will have shape, but they’ll be small, and the sets will be spaced right out. The wind is light and offshore, so it could be glassy, but it’s still just “marginal” – you’d be scratching for a ride. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, with values of 393 and 324.

The real kicker is that the water is a brutal 52°F, which is a huge 5°F colder than average for this time of year. That’s “much colder than normal,” and it’s going to feel like winter. You’ll want a thick hood and gloves if you even think about paddling out.

The rest of the stretch is a write-off. The wind is relentless from the NW, howling at 15-25 mph, and it’s always cross-onshore, making the surf lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. The swell is either too weak, too short-period, or blown out. Even when the swell height nudges up to 5ft to 6ft on Sunday the 19th, the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is up – it’s a mess. For a beach break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, honestly, save your petrol and your wax. This is a classic summer lull for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about for Nesika Beach.

Rusty.

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