Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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