Nesika Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.50° N 124.42° W

Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nesika Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C
3.0° 

Nesika Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nesika Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's not beat around the bush: the next couple of weeks look like a total desert for surf. It's one of those stretches where the ocean just seems to forget how to make a decent wave. We're talking about a long, painful run of poor conditions.

The entire 16-day window is a write-off. There are no standout days, no perfect storms of swell and wind. It's just a grind of onshore breezes and junky, short-period swells. If you're desperate for a session, you might get lucky, but don't hold your breath.

The only spot we have in the forecast is Nesika Beach (Oregon). It's a fairly consistent break, but right now consistency just means it's consistently messy. The water is a bone-chilling 52°F, which is a full 5°F colder than average for this time of year. That's not just chilly; that's a serious cold snap, so break out the thickest suit you own.

The first few days are a total loss. From the 15th through the 19th, it's all poor surf with moderate onshore winds, small swells, and weak to moderate energy. There's just no push to the waves.

Things get slightly interesting around the 20th and 21st. Thursday afternoon the 20th has a small 3ft swell from the WNW with a period of 11 seconds and lighter winds. The energy is moderate. Friday the 21st also has light winds, but the swell is still tiny. These are the only days that might be even remotely rideable, and that's a big might.

The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd brings more size, but it's the wrong kind. The swell gets to 5ft on the 23rd, but it's a short-period, wind-blown mess. The winds will be onshore and bumpy, turning the ocean into a washing machine. This is kite-surfing weather, not paddle-surfing weather.

The second week is more of the same, with small to moderate swells and persistent onshore winds. There's some energy around the 29th and 30th, with the swell pushing to 5ft on the 30th, but it's all junky, short-period swell with a fresh cross-onshore wind. It'll be lumpy, choppy, and completely unsurfable.

Honestly, there's no standout here. The only day that even comes close to being surfable is the morning of the 21st, when the wind drops to almost nothing. But even then, the waves are marginal. For everything else, you'd be better off finding another hobby. It's a tough stretch, but this area can go flat like this sometimes.

Keep the boards dusty, folks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
8:54AM1.29m
7:00PM1.76m
Low Tide
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
12:51PM1.09m
2:56AM0.24m
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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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