Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Nesika Beach.

Right off the bat, the water's a chilly 52 °F, which is a solid 5 °F colder than usual for this time of year. That's a notable drop, so you'll want a good thick wetsuit if you're heading in. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with a gap in quality surf. The first few days of the forecast period are a bit of a write-off, with the first real glimmer of hope showing up on the afternoon of Thursday, July 24th.

That Thursday afternoon session is the standout. The wind will be a light, cross-offshore breeze at 9 mi/h, keeping things clean. Swell is coming from the southwest at 2 ft with a seriously long period of 24 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a solid 775 (moderate). This is going to produce some well-shaped, powerful lines, especially at a break like this. The long period means longer lulls between sets, so paddling out won't be a battle. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Friday morning, July 25th, is a bit smaller and more crossed up, but the afternoon is worth a mention. The swell is up to 3 ft from the southwest, with a 21-second period and a combined energy of 855 (moderate). The wind is light, but it's a cross-shore breeze, so expect a few ripples on the face. Not quite as clean as the day before, but still a fun option.

The following week, from July 28th onwards, things go downhill fast. Onshore winds from the north-northwest crank up, hitting 18 to 25 mi/h by the afternoon, making for a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. The swell is still there, but the quality is gone. This is more of a windsurfing or kiting setup than a good paddle surf. The conditions stay poor right through to the end of the forecast period on August 5th, with strong winds and messy surf. The final days show a bit of a bump in swell size, hitting 5 ft on the afternoon of August 5th, but it's a short-period, onshore windswell, so it's going to be a sloppy, blown-out affair.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the afternoon of Thursday, July 24th, for the cleanest, most powerful lines. Friday afternoon is a secondary option if you're itching for a session. After that, the wind takes over, and it's best to find something else to do.

Rusty.

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