Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for the most part. We’re looking at a long run of days with barely any swell to speak of, and when there is a little bump, the wind is just never on our side. The water is sitting at 85°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath.

For the first week and a half, from Wednesday the 12th right through to Monday the 24th of August, it’s a full-on drought. You’re looking at tiny waves, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, coming from the WNW or W. The period is short, mostly 5-7 seconds, so there’s no punch at all. The wind is constantly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is low, mostly under 100 (19 to 94), so there’s just nothing to work with. A complete write-off for paddle surfing.

Now, there is a little flicker of hope on Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning shows a bump up to 5ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 237 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze from the SW, which is still not ideal but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. The afternoon wave size nudges 5ft with the same direction, energy hits 291, but the wind swings more onshore. The forecast calls it “marginal,” and I’d agree. It’s the only blip in the whole 16 days that might be worth a look, but don’t expect perfection. It’s still a beach break, and with that short period, it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly.

After that, it drops straight back down to tiny, poor conditions through to the end of the period. Wednesday the 26th has 3ft waves but with cross-onshore wind, and the energy is back down to 130. Thursday the 27th is back to 2ft.

So, the standout window is simply Tuesday the 25th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the swell gets above knee-high. Don’t get your hopes up too high, but if you’re desperate, the morning might offer a few weak, choppy waves. For beginners, 5ft might be a bit much, but it’s not dangerous.

Otherwise, this is a long, flat (and clean) run with no real surf. The area is seeing a real lack of swell. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board stays in the shed.

Rusty.

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