Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, grab a coffee and sit down, because I’ve got to be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for any real surf at Nirvana Beach. We’ve got a long stretch here with nothing but small, weak, and mostly messy waves. The good news is, there’s a tiny window of hope later on, but you’re going to need to be patient.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are a total write-off. We’re looking at ankle-biters around 1ft to 2ft from the WNW, with a short, weak 6-second period. The energy is super low, sitting around 21 to 23 on the combined scale. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and uninviting. Not worth paddling out for.

The weekend doesn’t get much better. Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th sees the swell bumping up just a hair to 2ft to 3ft, but the period stays stuck at 6 seconds. That means it’s still disorganized and weak. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy. The energy is still in the low to mid-30s to 40s, which is just weak. You’re better off finding something else to do.

Now, Monday the 10th is interesting. The wind goes glassy in the morning, which is a major plus, but the swell is still tiny at 2ft from the W with a 6-second period. It’s going to be clean, but there’s just not enough push. It’s a good day for a longboard or a foamie if you absolutely need to get wet, but don’t expect any real rides. The energy is only 28, so it’s weak.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are more of the same – small, weak, and with the wind swinging around. Wednesday morning has a cross-offshore breeze which will clean it up, but again, the swell is only 1ft. It’s a total flat spell.

The first real pulse of energy shows up on Friday the 14th. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 3ft from the W, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy finally pushes into the triple digits at 158, which is a sign of something more substantial. However, the wind is going to be onshore at 15 mph, which is going to wreck it. It’ll be bumpy and blown out. It’s a tease.

That pulse fades quickly, and we’re back to the doldrums for the following week. From Saturday the 15th through the 20th, it’s all sub-meter, short-period slop. The energy dips back down to the low teens and 20s. The most notable thing is that the swell direction is consistently from the WNW, but the period is just too short and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a morning on Tuesday the 18th that shows a slightly better 3ft, but the energy is still only 53, and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s not going to be good.

So, there you have it. A long, flat, and messy outlook. There are no real standouts here. The only semi-interesting blip is that Friday the 14th, but the wind kills it. For now, it’s a waiting game. With the water temp at 85°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, at least the water will be nice for a swim. But for surfing, you’re better off staying on the beach.

Hang in there. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But as it stands, the next two weeks are a blank run.

Rusty

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