
Surf Forecasts:
Nirvana Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nirvana Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nirvana Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nirvana Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nirvana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down for the fellas who think in feet and miles.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – this sixteen-day stretch for Nirvana Beach is a tough one. We’re looking at a real lean run here. The swell is tiny, barely pushing 3 ft, and the direction is solidly out of the west-northwest, which hits this break with a bit of an onshore angle. The wind is going to be a constant problem too, mostly cross-on or even straight on, with speeds from 6 mph up to 12 mph. That means the surface is gonna be choppy and messy for almost every session.
The water temp is sittin’ at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Honestly, for the first two weeks, there’s not a single day where I’d say, “Go on, get out there.” The wave comment across every single record is "poor surf conditions". The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, usually in the 20-30 range. It’s all small windswell with a period of 5 to 8 seconds, so no power or shape to speak of. On the morning of Monday, August 17th, the swell jumps to just under 3 ft with a bit more energy (76), but the wind is still cross-on and the period is only 7 seconds. Not worth the paddle.
There’s a slight tease around the morning of Tuesday, August 25th, where the swell is just over 2 ft from the west-northwest with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 63. The wind is light and cross-on at 6 mph. But even then, the comment is still "poor surf conditions". For a beginner spot like this, that’s just not enough to get excited about.
Look, this break is inconsistent and exposed, and right now it’s just not lining up. The swell direction is okay, but the wind is a killer. With these sizes and conditions, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. For a beginner-friendly wave, you need clean lines, and we’ve got none.
It’s a long, blank run. There are zero standouts in this sixteen-day window. Sometimes the ocean just shuts down, and this is one of those times. Forecasts can change, but for now, save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 22 | 26 | 35 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 31 | 29 | 38 | 51 | 68 | 44 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:15PM0.31m | 10:02AM0.40m | 10:48PM0.33m | 10:41AM0.42m | 11:20PM0.35m | 11:16AM0.42m | 11:49PM0.36m | 11:50AM0.41m | 00:18AM0.36m | 12:22PM0.39m | 00:46AM0.36m | 12:52PM0.36m | 1:13AM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.02m | 3:50AM0.09m | 4:39PM-0.00m | 4:29AM0.06m | 5:12PM-0.01m | 5:06AM0.04m | 5:42PM-0.01m | 5:40AM0.04m | 6:11PM-0.00m | 6:14AM0.04m | 6:37PM0.02m | 6:47AM0.05m | 7:02PM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
6 | 22 | 26 | — | 13 | 18 | — | 15 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 31 | 29 | — | 51 | 68 | 44 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | N 3 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 2 | — |
19 | 3 | — | 35 | — | — | 31 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 38 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1288 | 495 | 2722 | 3574 | 2797 | 3215 | 3574 | 2228 | 2296 | 1288 | 1058 | 2120 | 3574 | 260 | 3377 | 2996 | 1 | 1 | 3465 | 26 |
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Information about the Nirvana Beach Surf forecast
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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