
Surf Forecasts:
Nesika Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nesika Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nesika Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe for Nesika Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks are lookin’ pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, with a solid gap from now until the end of the first week with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is just relentless, mostly a fresh to strong cross-onshore breeze, messin’ up what little swell we’ve got. The swell is short-period, around 7 to 8 seconds, and the energy is all over the place, ranging from weak to moderate (272 to 453). It’s a lumpy, choppy mess out there.
We don’t really get a real look-in until Saturday, the 15th of August, when the wind finally swings onshore, but the swell is still weak and short. The water temp is sittin’ at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – nothin’ freaky, just a little nip in the air.
Now, the one true standout in this whole 16-day window, and it’s a long way off, is the early morning of Sunday, the 16th of August. That’s the only time we see some glassy, clean conditions. The wind goes glassy, and we get a long-period groundswell from the southwest at 2ft, with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is strong (492). That’s a beautiful trade-off – the long period means the waves will have some real shape and power, but at a beach break like Nesika, it might break a little too straight. Still, with glassy conditions, it’s your best shot. The early morning session on the 16th is the only time I’d say to get excited. The rest of that day and beyond, the wind comes back onshore and the quality drops right off.
For the rest of the run, it’s mostly a cross-onshore, lumpy affair. The swell is small and short, and the wind is just too strong. It’s a kite surfer’s dream, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a frustrating wait. Hang in there, the conditions can change, but for now, mark your calendar for the morning of the 16th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 |
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274 | 371 | 227 | 208 | 306 | 256 | 239 | 125 | 114 | 120 | 94 | 77 | 88 | 194 | 257 | 109 | 159 | 104 | 164 | 297 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:50PM1.92m | 4:01AM1.51m | 4:25PM1.97m | 5:11AM1.37m | 5:07PM2.02m | 6:38AM1.28m | 5:59PM2.05m | 8:16AM1.28m | 7:02PM2.09m | 9:39AM1.37m | 8:10PM2.15m | 10:40AM1.48m | 9:17PM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.23m | 10:19PM0.42m | 9:58AM0.42m | 11:19PM0.33m | 10:38AM0.62m | 00:26AM0.23m | 11:28AM0.81m | 1:39AM0.10m | 12:35PM0.94m | 2:50AM-0.05m | 1:57PM1.00m | 3:53AM-0.20m | 3:16PM0.96m | 4:48AM-0.32m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 13 | NW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 |
44 | 27 | 227 | 208 | 58 | 256 | 239 | 125 | 114 | 120 | 85 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 116 | 94 | 104 | 104 | 122 | 122 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
30 | 41 | 66 | 64 | 14 | 55 | 73 | 43 | 28 | 113 | 18 | 61 | 81 | 82 | 54 | 59 | 39 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 12 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | W 15 | S 12 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 |
3 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 14 | — | 70 | 92 | 15 | 59 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 49 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | N 4 |
274 | 371 | — | — | 306 | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | 88 | 194 | 257 | 109 | 159 | 99 | 164 | 297 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 442 | 277 | 20 | 83 | 68 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 729 | 20 | 83 | 277 | 68 | 513 | 2110 | 68 | 540 | 278 | 83 |
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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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