Surf Forecasts:
Nesika Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the stretch ahead for Nesika Beach.
First off, let’s be real: the next couple of weeks are not firing. We’ve got a long, drawn-out run of small, onshore mush for the most part. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday the 25th. The afternoon looks the best of the whole early period. The swell is tiny, only 2ft out of the SW, but it’s got some serious long-period energy (16 seconds) and the wind is glassy. That’s a big positive. The combined wave energy is moderate (302). It’ll be small and clean, a grovel session on a longboard.
Wednesday the 26th afternoon is a similar story: 2ft SW swell, glassy conditions again. Another small, clean window. The combined energy is moderate (275).
Now, from Thursday the 27th right through until Monday the 31st, it’s a write-off. The wind swings onshore from the NW and NNW, and it’s just messy. We get a brief window on Monday the 31st afternoon with some glassy conditions and 3ft SW swell (285 combined energy), but it’s still small.
The first week of September is a real grind. The wind is relentless, and the swell tries to pick up a little around the 3rd and 4th, with some 4ft to 5ft swells from the W and WNW, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it ugly and lumpy. The combined energy gets up to 760 and 769, which is strong, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. This setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The whole period after that just fades into more onshore wind and small, weak swell. There’s nothing that stands out as a proper session. The long-period SW groundswell that shows up on the 9th of September (2ft to 2ft, 18 seconds) has good energy (473 to 590) but it’s pinned by onshore wind.
So, the one true standout here is Tuesday afternoon, August 25th at Nesika Beach. It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The combination of a decent period SW groundswell and glassy wind is the best on offer. It’s exposed to the NW, so that SW swell will wrap in nicely. Expect it to be small, clean, and a fun little session if you’ve got the right board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
222 | 268 | 127 | 124 | 201 | 196 | 136 | 104 | 108 | 184 | 216 | 61 | 154 | 125 | 310 | 427 | 421 | 258 | 251 | 248 | 162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:50AM1.55m | 10:43PM1.94m | 12:16PM1.63m | 11:23PM1.98m | 12:40PM1.72m | 00:03AM1.98m | 1:05PM1.81m | 00:43AM1.94m | 1:31PM1.90m | 1:26AM1.88m | 1:57PM1.97m | 2:11AM1.78m | 2:26PM2.03m | 3:03AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.85m | 5:49AM-0.06m | 5:39PM0.73m | 6:19AM-0.08m | 6:17PM0.60m | 6:48AM-0.05m | 6:56PM0.48m | 7:16AM0.02m | 7:35PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.14m | 8:17PM0.26m | 8:17AM0.30m | 9:02PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 18 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
222 | 268 | 127 | 124 | 201 | 196 | 81 | 92 | 108 | 73 | 216 | 54 | 128 | 316 | 46 | 427 | 421 | 258 | 251 | 248 | 162 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
68 | 34 | 29 | 89 | 25 | 34 | 136 | 104 | 103 | 184 | 87 | 148 | 154 | 125 | 310 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
19 | 67 | 106 | 61 | 49 | 47 | 40 | 57 | 34 | 32 | 17 | 61 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 98 | — | 43 | 95 | — | 45 | 43 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 481 | 20 | 20 | 83 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 490 | 20 | 83 | 649 | 20 | 83 | 649 | 20 | 420 | 650 | 20 | 491 | 83 | 20 |
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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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