Nimitz Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Nimitz Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of waiting around for the magic to line up.

We’re starting off this Sunday the 12th with some clean-looking lines, but don't get too excited. That 3 ft swell from the SW, with a very long 16-second period, is being hammered by a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore wind. It’s just not coming together for a proper ride right now. We’ve got moderate wave energy (479) but the on-the-water feel is just poor. This flat, inconsistent stretch runs right through the middle of the week. There’s a little bump in energy mid-week, but the wind keeps swinging cross or cross-on, mucking things up.

Now, I’ll point you to a couple of windows where it might be worth a paddle. Tuesday morning the 14th is your best early call. The swell drops a touch to 2 ft but swings around to the W, still with that beautiful long 16-second period. The wind eases right back to a light 6 mph cross-off, keeping the surface clean. The energy is still moderate (496), and while it’s an inconsistent spot, when these long-period west swells hit the reef just right, it can offer up some fun little runners. Perfect for a beginner session – just don’t expect a crowd, though it can get busy sometimes.

The other standout, and probably the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 25th and into Monday the 27th. We start seeing a shift as the swell turns more easterly. On the morning of Saturday the 25th, it’s 3 ft from the E with a 16-second period, moderate wind from the ENE at 12 mph staying cross-off, and the energy climbs to a solid 611. That’s where the quality starts breathing. By Monday the 27th, we’re looking at a clean 3 ft to 4 ft from the E, still with moderate 12 mph cross-off winds, and the energy is pumping right up into the 700-800 range. It’s still an inconsistent break, and that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but if you’re patient, the sets could be worth it. The water is a warm 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Overall, this forecast is more about picking your moments than scoring all week. The first week is mostly a write-off for good waves, so save your energy. The window around the 25th to the 27th is the one that’s got the most life in it. After that, the swell hangs around but the wind gets a bit frisky again.

This is Rusty, signing off. See you in the water when it turns on.

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