Nimitz Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.08° W

Nimitz Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nimitz Beach sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

Nimitz Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nimitz Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, E swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nimitz Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Nimitz Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nimitz Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nimitz Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Nimitz Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf is pretty flat and uninspiring for the first few days. The wind is a fresh cross-off breeze, but we’re looking at weak, short-period swell from the SSW. The water is a balmy 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (936) but it’s just not delivering.

Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a write-off. We’re looking at waves around 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW, but with a period of 17-19 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but the energy is scattered and the conditions are just marginal. The combined energy bounces around (1211 on Friday afternoon, then 853 on Saturday morning), but it’s not enough to get excited about.

Sunday the 26th is more of the same – 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a moderate cross-off breeze. The energy is still moderate (813). Honestly, it’s barely surfable.

Monday the 27th sees a shift to an easterly swell, but it’s only 4ft to 4ft at 13-14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (755-784). Still not worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the one bright spot in this whole forecast. Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy cranks up to 1311 – that’s moderate to strong. The wind is a light NNE cross-off breeze, which will keep the surface clean. This is the only time in the window where the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. But keep in mind, 6ft is getting into the territory where beginners might struggle. It’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets. The afternoon drops off fast, so get on it early.

After that, it’s a long, bleak stretch. Wednesday the 29th offers a bit of hope with a 6ft easterly swell in the afternoon, but the period is only 10 seconds and the wind goes cross-shore, creating some chop. The energy is moderate (948). Not great.

From Thursday the 30th all the way through to Saturday the 9th of August, the swell drops off to a measly 1ft to 2ft, with combined energy barely breaking 100-200. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. The 2nd of August morning has a 3ft easterly swell at 17 seconds, but the energy is moderate (1019) and the wind is a moderate cross-off. It’s still marginal. The 8th of August morning has a risk of thunderstorms, and the swell is a pathetic 2ft.

So, the takeaway? If you’re a seasoned surfer who doesn’t mind waiting for a set and can handle a bit of size, Tuesday morning the 28th is your only real shot. For everyone else, this is a very quiet period for Nimitz Beach. It’s a consistent spot, but when the swell is this weak, you’re better off doing something else. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s looking like a long dry spell.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.8
E
7
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
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19
1
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18
1
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18
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16
0.9
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16
0.9
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16
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14
1.2
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13
1.7
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13
1.8
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13
0.7
SSW
14
2.2
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12
0.8
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14
1.8
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10
0.8
SSW
14
1.6
E
8
0.6
SSW
18
1.7
E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
469
298
502
692
662
568
452
416
458
492
1003
1103
189
1388
261
614
250
326
222
315
Wind (km/h)
40
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25
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25
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30
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25
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10
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W
15
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30
ENE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
3:48PM0.75m
3:28AM0.31m
4:17PM0.75m
4:07AM0.34m
4:44PM0.73m
4:49AM0.37m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.22m
6:08AM0.10m
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
8:21AM0.04m
10:55PM0.16m
8:58AM0.05m
11:17PM0.15m
9:35AM0.07m
11:39PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Nimitz Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nimitz Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nimitz Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nimitz 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 (Nimitz 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 Nimitz 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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