Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve taken a good look at what’s on offer, and to be honest, it’s a pretty flat run for the next couple of weeks. There’s no real surf to get excited about right now, and the forecast shows a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for.

The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the month are all showing poor surf conditions at Nirvana Beach. The swell is small, mostly around 1 ft to 5 ft, but the wind is consistently cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak, hitting just 21 on Wednesday morning, so there’s no power in the water. The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight.

The best chance of something rideable comes around Saturday the 25th, with a slight bump in swell. The morning shows 5 ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 359 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is still cross-on from the SW, so it’s going to be choppy. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the WSW, which isn’t much better. For a beginner spot, that 5 ft is getting a bit too big, and the conditions are poor, so it’s not a day for learners.

We then hit a massive gap. From Sunday the 26th all the way through to Thursday the 6th of August, the surf is tiny and weak. The swell drops back to 1 ft to 4 ft, periods are short (5 to 8 seconds), and the combined energy is mostly under 100. The wind stays poor, either cross-on or onshore, keeping the surface messy. There’s no standout day in that stretch.

The only other blip of energy comes on Friday the 31st of July, with a morning swell of 4 ft from the WNW, period 8 seconds, and combined energy of 211 (moderate). But again, the wind is cross-on from the SSW, so it’s choppy. The afternoon improves slightly with onshore wind, but it’s still not clean.

Honestly, there’s nothing here that gets me buzzing. The swell direction is mostly WNW, which is fine for Nirvana Beach as it’s exposed to the west, but the wind and consistency are just not cooperating. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with these onshore winds and small, choppy waves. For a beginner spot, the inconsistency is a real letdown.

It’s a tough run, but forecasts can change. For now, keep the board in the car and wait for a better window.

Rusty

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