
Surf Forecasts:
Nirvana Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nirvana Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nirvana Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nirvana Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grim times ahead, folks. I’ve been staring at the charts for Nirvana Beach and, honestly, it’s a pretty flat, sad stretch for the next couple of weeks. The finder’s calling it a total blank, and I’m not going to sugar-coat it – there are no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. Not one. That’s a long, frustrating gap to look at.
The problem is a classic one: we’ve got the swell direction coming from the WNW, which is fine, but the energy is just pathetic. The combined swell energy is stuck in the weak zone, mostly in the teens and thirties (like 35, 44, 19), barely ever cracking into double digits. There’s just nothing pushing through. The wave heights are all under 3ft, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds. That’s a recipe for dribbly, weak, close-out waves, not anything with any push. And the winds aren’t doing us any favors either—it’s a constant cross-on or onshore breeze, which just chops up what little surface there is.
The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re just going for a swim, it’s lovely. But for surfing, it’s a complete write-off.
I’m looking at the whole run, and there’s not a single standout. Even the slight bump up on Monday the 17th, where the swell height gets to 3ft with the energy climbing to 83, is still saddled with a cross-onshore wind and a short 7-second period. It’ll be a mess. The break is inconsistent at the best of times, but this is just a dead spell. For an exposed beach break like this, it happens. It’s more normal for the area to have these blank runs than not. The forecast can change, but right now, you’re better off finding something else to do. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that constant wind and no waves.
Honestly, don’t even bother waxing up for this one. It’s a long, flat, frustrating stretch.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 |
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35 | 34 | 43 | 44 | 41 | 25 | 19 | 48 | 13 | 13 | 37 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:50PM0.24m | 8:25AM0.33m | 9:38PM0.28m | 9:19AM0.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM0.09m | 2:03AM0.15m | 3:22PM0.05m | 3:04AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 |
35 | — | 43 | 44 | — | 25 | 19 | — | 13 | 13 | — | 8 | 12 | — | 7 | 8 | — | 22 | 17 | 1 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | N 3 | N 3 | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
— | 34 | — | — | 41 | — | — | 48 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 10 | — | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | — | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2190 | 3677 | 3364 | 3367 | 2228 | 1058 | 3367 | 1288 | 495 | 495 | 3574 | 500 | 3218 | 3547 | 3406 | 3364 | 1288 | 3377 | 3375 | 3389 | 1058 |
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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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