Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough run ahead. For the next 16 days, there’s just nowhere to go for a proper surf. The only spot in the mix is Nirvana Beach, and it’s a beginner-friendly, inconsistent little wave that’s exposed to the west. But the trouble is, the forecast keeps calling it poor surf conditions right through the whole period. We’re looking at a solid gap from now, with no real surf on offer until the last weekend of the month, and even then it’s not looking good.

Let’s start from the beginning. Monday the 13th through to the morning of Thursday the 23rd – that’s a long stretch of nothing worthwhile. The swell is tiny, mostly 1 ft to 3 ft, and the period is short at 5 to 8 seconds, so no push or shape. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 13 and 99 (weak energy), and the wind is cross-on or onshore from the west or southwest, so it’s choppy and messy. The water temperature is 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only notable thing.

Things look like they might pick up a little around Thursday the 23rd afternoon. The swell nudges up to 4 ft from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 172 (moderate energy). But the wind is onshore from the west at 12 mph, and the surf quality is still poor. It’s not enough to get excited about, and it’s still not a recommendation.

The best of a bad bunch comes on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Friday afternoon sees 5 ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with combined energy at 391 (moderate to strong). Still, the wind is onshore from the west at 12 mph, and the surf quality is marked poor. Saturday morning drops to 5 ft, and the wind is cross-on from the southwest at 9 mph – still choppy. This swell is too big for beginners, but it’s short-period and onshore, so it’s not clean or powerful enough for experts either. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Sunday the 26th is the peak of the run, with 5 ft from the WNW again, period of 9 seconds, and combined energy at 383 (moderate to strong). But the wind is cross-on in the morning and onshore in the afternoon, and the surf quality is still poor. It’s not a standout.

From Monday the 27th, the swell drops back to 3 ft and then 2 ft, with the same poor conditions and weak energy.

So, the truth is, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Nirvana Beach is inconsistent, and the forecast shows nothing but poor surf quality. That said, the area has a few fairly consistent windows, so it’s not usually this bleak. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d leave the boards in the car and wait for a better run.

Rusty.

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