
Surf Forecasts:
Nirvana Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nirvana Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nirvana Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nirvana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve scanned the charts for the next couple of weeks at Nirvana Beach.
First off, I won’t lie to you—it’s looking pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of nothing special coming up. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for decent surf. In fact, we’ve got a solid run of poor conditions right from the get-go, with no real standout sessions until the middle of the second week. The first few days are all small, weak, and choppy. It’s a bit of a bummer.
The water temp is sitting at 84°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a big deal, but it’s worth noting if you’re used to a bit of a chill.
The only real flicker of hope comes later. On Friday, August 14th, the morning shows a bit of a pulse: swell height around 3ft from the WNW with an 8-second period. The combined energy climbs to 113 (moderate), which is the highest we’ll see across the whole forecast. The wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 12 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. That’s your best bet, but don’t expect perfection.
Nirvana Beach is an exposed, inconsistent beginner spot that rarely fires. It’s best on a W swell direction, and while the swell is mostly from the WNW, it’s not a perfect match. The short period (8 seconds) means it’s a weak, local wind swell, not a groundswell. For a beginner spot, this is about as small and marginal as it gets.
Honestly, if you’re a paddle surfer, there’s not much to get excited about. The whole setup—small swell, strong wind, and a beach/reef setup—looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling. The long gaps between any decent conditions are pretty normal for this area when it’s inconsistent.
Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, I’d say don’t hold your breath. The 14th is the only day that might be worth a look, and even then, it’s a long shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
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76 | 43 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 54 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:23PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.34m | 12:54PM0.37m | 1:23AM0.34m | 1:27PM0.34m | 1:57AM0.33m | 2:05PM0.30m | 2:38AM0.32m | 2:53PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.30m | 4:19PM0.22m | 5:09AM0.29m | 7:13PM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM0.02m | 6:47AM0.06m | 7:12PM0.04m | 7:23AM0.07m | 7:41PM0.06m | 8:05AM0.09m | 8:13PM0.09m | 8:59AM0.11m | 8:53PM0.12m | 10:26AM0.13m | 9:57PM0.15m | 12:49PM0.13m | 00:13AM0.17m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | NW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 |
76 | 43 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 16 | — | 24 | 26 | — | 33 | 35 | 54 | 31 | 29 | — | 29 | 28 | — | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNE 3 | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 25 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 35 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 2228 | 920 | 1288 | 1288 | 2228 | 3310 | 3726 | 2228 | 2228 | 3677 | 113 | 2228 | 2228 | 3371 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nirvana Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nirvana Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nirvana 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 (Nirvana 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 Nirvana 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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