Surf Forecasts:
Nesika Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nesika Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, taking a look at the full stretch ahead. It's a bit of a bum steer for the most part, with the first week and a half looking pretty lackluster for surf.
The pattern is dominated by breezy, onshore winds that are just killing any chance of clean waves. Swell energy is weak for days on end, with readings mostly in the 200 to 300 range, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. It's just a lot of chop with nothing behind it.
From the 14th to the 17th, it's small and blown out. No real swell, just crumbly little waves with onshore winds. You could squint and see something on the 15th afternoon, but the wind ruins it. Just a poor run.
Through the 18th, 19th, and 20th, we finally see a little more size, pushing up to around 1.1m, but the wind remains the enemy. It's cross-onshore and fresh, turning whatever is there into a lumpy mess. The energy readings are in the 400s on the 19th, but it won't matter. It'll be a choppy, blown-out shore dump.
After that, the 21st through the 24th, we slip back into the poor-to-marginal zone. Small, short-period surf is all we're getting. The winds, while lighter at times, are still onshore or cross-onshore. It's a waiting game, and not a fun one.
But then we get to the one true highlight of the entire forecast period, and it comes on Wednesday the 26th. The wind drops out completely and goes glassy in the afternoon. We've got a solid 2.0m swell from the northwest, with the energy readings jumping to the high 700s, which is by far the strongest we see. This is the real deal. For Nesika Beach, this is the size and direction we want to see. The period is a short 9 seconds, which will make it a bit sectiony, but with absolutely clean, glassy conditions, it could be a proper session. This is the one to be out for. Just remember, at 2.0m, this is strictly for the experienced folks. The beginners should be watching from the beach or finding something else to do.
The day before and the morning of the 26th are building but still a bit cross-shore and messy, and then the 27th and 28th see the wind and conditions deteriorate again with energy dropping back into the 300s.
So, the takeaway is: don't get your hopes up for the next ten days. Be patient, get your gear ready, and have your sights set on the 26th. It's a long way out, but it's the one with the most promise. It could be a cracker.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
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149 | 136 | 159 | 154 | 354 | 211 | 306 | 299 | 276 | 251 | 251 | 251 | 167 | 121 | 203 | 206 | 228 | 224 | 270 | 202 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:00PM1.96m | 1:46AM2.03m | 2:35PM2.00m | 2:37AM1.84m | 3:10PM2.01m | 3:30AM1.65m | 3:45PM1.98m | 4:30AM1.47m | 4:22PM1.92m | 5:42AM1.33m | 5:04PM1.85m | 7:14AM1.26m | 5:56PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.35m | 8:18AM-0.06m | 8:46PM0.29m | 8:53AM0.16m | 9:37PM0.27m | 9:29AM0.39m | 10:31PM0.27m | 10:05AM0.62m | 11:30PM0.30m | 10:45AM0.83m | 00:36AM0.31m | 11:36AM0.99m | 1:48AM0.30m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
71 | 69 | 37 | 132 | 354 | 211 | 306 | 299 | 276 | 251 | 251 | 251 | 167 | 121 | 85 | 91 | 228 | 224 | 270 | 202 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 12 | W 13 | SW 16 | NW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
149 | 136 | 132 | 75 | 74 | 49 | 44 | 27 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 58 | 42 | 100 | 153 | 206 | 88 | 38 | 171 | 164 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NNW 7 | SW 13 | NNW 7 | S 8 | W 9 | W 14 | S 8 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 20 |
22 | 97 | 159 | 154 | 20 | 61 | 5 | 1 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 203 | 124 | 61 | 174 | 217 | 55 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 38 | 73 | — | 10 | 49 | — | 32 | 36 | — | 34 | 106 | — | — | 127 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 278 | 20 | 83 | 83 | 20 | 20 | 650 | 20 | 83 | 278 | 20 | 420 | 83 | 20 | 94 | 20 | 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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