Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming up on the South Coast over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a rough start, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you can wait.

First up, Nesika Beach. This spot is exposed to the northwest, and right now the water is sitting at a chilly 52°, which is a solid 5° colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s more than five degrees off, so it’s notably cold. Bring a thick suit.

We kick off on Wednesday the 5th of August with a small 3 ft swell from the northwest, period around 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (253), and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s clean. You could get a few fun ones, but it’s nothing to write home about. That afternoon drops to 2 ft and the wind swings cross-on, so it gets a bit bumpy. That’s about it for the first day.

Thursday the 6th through to Tuesday the 18th is a real dry spell. We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch where the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, gusting from the north-northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Swell heights bounce between 1 ft and 6 ft, but the combo of poor conditions and onshore winds means you’d be better off staying at home and waxing your board. The energy gets strong at times – up to 523 and 669 – but it’s all wasted on messy, lumpy surf. This stretch is not worth the paddle out.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Mark your calendars for Wednesday the 19th of August. We’ve got a proper window opening up. That morning, a solid 7 ft swell from the west rolls in with a 12-second period. The energy is powerful (1258) and the wind goes glassy – dead calm from the south-southwest at just 3 mph. This is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. That said, at 7 ft, it’s getting into expert territory, so if you’re not comfortable out there, maybe sit this one out or stick to the inside. The afternoon holds at 6 ft with an 11-second period, still glassy, and still very good. This is the one to aim for.

Thursday the 20th, we’re back to onshore winds and smaller 3 ft swell, so that window closes fast.

If you can be patient, the 19th is your day. Everything else in this 16-day window is a write-off until then.

- Rusty

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