Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on this one. Honestly, my heart sinks a little looking at this next 16 days for Nirvana Beach. It's a real flat spell, and the conditions are just ugly. For the next couple of weeks, you’re looking at a long run of nothing special. The first decent bit of energy doesn't show up until the 25th of July, and even then it's not a winner.

The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a bit over 82°F, so at least you won't be cold while you're floating around waiting for nothing.

From the 11th right through to the 24th of July, it's a total write-off. The swell is tiny, barely pushing 1ft to 3ft, and the period is a pathetic 5 to 8 seconds – that’s all windswell, no grunt. The wind is a constant problem, too. It’s mostly cross-onshore, sometimes onshore, from the SW or WNW, which is exactly the wrong direction for this exposed west-facing spot. It’s choppy, messy, and the combined energy is weak, sitting well under 100 (18 to 81). It’s just poor surf conditions, day after day. For a beginner spot, it’s not even worth a paddle.

Now, on the 25th of July, Saturday morning, we see a little flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the WNW, period hits 7 seconds, and the energy climbs to 77. Still cross-onshore wind, though, so it’s going to be bumpy. The afternoon of the 25th is the only real standout in the whole window. The swell hits 3ft from the west, the period is 8 seconds, and the combined energy finally breaks into the moderate range (115). The wind switches to onshore from the WNW, so it’s not clean, but it’s the biggest wave we’ll see. The 26th of July, Sunday, has the most energy (151) with 3ft swell, but again, it’s cross-onshore and choppy.

So, the best on offer? The afternoon of the 25th of July. It’s the only time the energy is decent and the swell is a full 3ft. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s the only day you might get a couple of fun, weak little waves. The 26th morning has more push (3ft, 151 energy), but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a bit of a gamble. For a beginner spot, the 3ft is fine, but those winds are a killer.

It’s a proper flat spell. The good news? It’s rarely this poor for this long, so forecasts can change. For now, keep your board in the car for the 25th afternoon.

Rusty.

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