
Surf Forecasts:
Nesika Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nesika Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. Looking at the whole 16-day window for Nesika Beach, we’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The truth is, there isn’t a single session across the entire period that I’d point you toward with any enthusiasm. The waves are just never coming together, so you’re looking at a long, blank run right through to the start of August.
There’s a small window of possibility on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, where we get a bit of light wind and some small, long-period SW groundswell. The swell energy is weak, sitting in the 300 to 400 range (moderate wave energy), with heights around 2ft to 2ft and period pushing 16 seconds. That long period means the waves will have shape, but they’ll be small, and the sets will be spaced right out. The wind is light and offshore, so it could be glassy, but it’s still just “marginal” – you’d be scratching for a ride. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, with values of 393 and 324.
The real kicker is that the water is a brutal 52°F, which is a huge 5°F colder than average for this time of year. That’s “much colder than normal,” and it’s going to feel like winter. You’ll want a thick hood and gloves if you even think about paddling out.
The rest of the stretch is a write-off. The wind is relentless from the NW, howling at 15-25 mph, and it’s always cross-onshore, making the surf lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. The swell is either too weak, too short-period, or blown out. Even when the swell height nudges up to 5ft to 6ft on Sunday the 19th, the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is up – it’s a mess. For a beach break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, honestly, save your petrol and your wax. This is a classic summer lull for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about for Nesika Beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 16 | W 16 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 10 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 26 | NW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
245 | 246 | 233 | 264 | 346 | 362 | 239 | 198 | 299 | 245 | 218 | 248 | 169 | 134 | 184 | 196 | 164 | 237 | 235 | 541 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.91m | 3:46AM1.69m | 4:43PM1.93m | 4:50AM1.47m | 5:25PM1.92m | 6:05AM1.30m | 6:08PM1.91m | 7:37AM1.22m | 6:55PM1.88m | 9:12AM1.24m | 7:46PM1.87m | 10:27AM1.31m | 8:39PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33AM-0.14m | 10:09PM0.48m | 10:12AM0.11m | 11:12PM0.43m | 10:52AM0.36m | 00:18AM0.38m | 11:35AM0.61m | 1:27AM0.31m | 12:24PM0.82m | 2:33AM0.23m | 1:26PM0.97m | 3:32AM0.15m | 2:35PM1.05m | 4:23AM0.06m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 24 | NW 9 |
245 | 239 | 174 | 264 | 206 | 251 | 239 | 191 | 115 | 93 | 77 | 78 | 163 | 134 | 184 | 196 | 109 | 199 | 91 | 541 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 18 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 26 | SW 13 | SW 24 |
95 | 246 | 233 | 157 | 106 | 362 | 211 | 198 | 299 | 245 | 218 | 248 | 169 | 58 | 118 | 123 | 164 | 99 | 233 | 88 | 347 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 11 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 |
102 | 57 | 215 | 89 | 2 | 106 | 65 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 29 | 46 | 47 | 40 | 33 | 27 | 14 | 237 | 49 | 74 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — |
76 | 183 | — | — | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 95 | — | 176 | 107 | — | 235 | 321 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 83 | 20 | 81 | 83 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 153 | 81 | 20 | 83 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 278 | 68 | 83 | 278 | 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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