Nesika Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is not a pretty outlook for Nesika Beach. We’ve got a long, tough run of surf ahead, and honestly, there’s not a single session in the next 16 days that I’d call a standout. The whole period is a write-off for decent waves, so I’ll walk you through it.

Right from Sunday morning, August 2nd, we’re looking at a 6ft NW swell, but it’s getting hammered by a cross-on N wind at 19 mph. The water is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 810, but the wind just ruins it – lumpy and messy is the word. That trend sticks around. Monday and Tuesday are more of the same: cross-on winds, lumpy conditions, and swell hanging between 4ft and 6ft. There’s a slight shift on Wednesday morning, August 5th, with winds going onshore but lighter, and the swell drops to 4ft. Still, it’s poor surf. The afternoon cleans up a little with a light breeze and 3ft swell, but it’s not worth getting excited about.

Thursday and Friday keep the onshore flow, but the swell is weak, around 3ft to 4ft, with moderate energy (173 to 282). By Friday afternoon, the wind swings back cross-on, and it’s messy again. Saturday, August 8th, through to the end of the first week is a brutal repeat: 4ft to 6ft NW swell, cross-on winds from the N and NNW at 22 to 25 mph, and combined energy ranging from 343 to 487. The surf is poor every session.

The second week doesn’t offer any relief. From August 10th to the 14th, it’s the same story: 4ft to 5ft NW swell, cross-on winds, and moderate to fresh breezes keeping things choppy and lumpy. The only notable change comes on Saturday, August 15th, when a long-period SW groundswell of 3ft rolls in with an 18-second period, but the wind is still cross-on at 19 mph. The combined energy jumps to 648, but with that wind, it’s still poor surf. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th fizzle out with weak 2ft to 5ft swell and cross-on winds.

Look, I’m not one to sugarcoat it – there are zero good surf options here. With the wind always onshore or cross-on, and the swell direction from the NW (which is fine for Nesika Beach, but the wind kills it), you’d be better off staying home. If you’re into kite surfing, the strong cross-onshore winds and moderate swell might be your thing, but for a paddle surfer, this is a 16-day blank. Keep an eye on the forecast, though – it’s bound to turn around eventually.

Rusty.

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