Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Nirvana Beach over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a tough outlook. We’ve got a long, flat spell on our hands. The first recommendation for a surf doesn’t pop up until Sunday the 16th of August, so you’re looking at over a week of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. The whole stretch from Friday the 7th right through to Saturday the 15th is a write-off—tiny, weak swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds keeping everything chopped and messy. Combined wave energy is barely a whisper, mostly under 60 (16 to 59). You’d be fighting for scraps, and I wouldn't bother.

Things finally start to look a little more interesting heading into the third week. On Sunday the 16th of August, we see a pulse of energy arrive in the afternoon. Swell bumps up to 4 ft from the west, with a combined energy hitting 128. It’s a short-period swell at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, and the wind swings onshore from the west at 12 mph, making for messy conditions. Not a standout, but at least there’s something to push your board around.

Monday the 17th of August is where the best of the run sits, though it’s still not a classic. Morning sees 4 ft from the west with a combined energy of 150, and a gentle cross-onshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph. It’s not glassy, but it’s cleaner than the afternoon when the wind picks up onshore. The swell direction is straight out of the west, which is the optimum direction for this break, so the banks should line up okay. It’s still a short-period swell, so don’t expect those long, drawn-out walls.

Tuesday the 18th holds similar size—4 ft to 4 ft from the WNW, with energy in the 118 to 142 range—but the wind stays cross-onshore to onshore, keeping a bit of chop on the face. This is all beginner-friendly size, but the quality isn't there for a real standout session. After the 19th, we fade back into tiny swell again.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the pick of a very average bunch is Monday the 17th of August. It’s got the most size and energy for the run, but keep your expectations in check—it’s not the kind of forecast that gets the blood pumping. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The truth is, this spot is inconsistent, and a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area. It tends not to stay poor forever, but this stretch is a long one.

Rusty.

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