Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Nesika Beach has on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re in a quiet spell. The first few days are a write-off—nothing but poor surf with lumpy cross-onshore winds and weak energy. The combined swell energy is low, sitting around 301 on Saturday morning, and it doesn’t really get going until we hit Tuesday, September 1st.

That Tuesday morning is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell is a clean 3ft out of the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and we’ve got a light cross-off breeze from the SSW. The water feels about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (341), and the waves should be clean. It’s a good option for intermediate surfers, though the break is fairly consistent and often crowded, so don’t expect a solo session.

Wednesday, September 2nd, gets interesting but tricky. The morning is tiny at 1ft with a long period 18-second swell, but by afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft out of the SW with a short 8-second period. That’s a massive wall of energy (1386) and way too big for most folks—only for experts. The wind is favorable, cross-off, but this is a big-wave day only.

Thursday, September 3rd, keeps the big swell going at 10ft out of the west, 12-second period, and the energy is sky-high (2752). Again, experts only. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s not ideal for paddle surfing—honestly, with that much power and a beach setup, this might be more interesting for kite surfers.

Friday, September 4th afternoon, is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell drops to 3ft out of the SW, with a nice long 18-second period, and the wind goes cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is 613, and the guidance says expect very good surf conditions. The waves should be clean and well-shaped, especially for a point or reef setup. Crowds are likely, but this is the best session on offer.

After that, things taper off. The second week is mostly marginal, with small swells and onshore winds. The only other notable moment is Sunday, September 13th morning, when we see a 4ft WNW swell at 9 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (619), and it’s a solid option for the end of the run.

So, in short: the best surf is Friday afternoon, September 4th, with clean, long-period SW swell. If you’re an expert, the big Wednesday and Thursday earlier in the week could be a thrill. The rest is mostly for the patient.

Rusty.

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