Nirvana Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next couple of weeks at Nirvana Beach. I’ve got to be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. The entire 16-day window is basically a write-off. We’ve got a serious dry spell on our hands, with the first bit of anything even remotely worth paddling for not showing up until the very end, and even then, it’s a long shot.

From now through to the end of August, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. The swell is tiny, with heights barely scraping 3 ft, and the period is short and weak—mostly 5 to 8 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is pitiful, sitting between 15 and 138 (basically weak to low-moderate), meaning there’s just no punch in the water. On top of that, the wind is almost always cross-onshore, onshore, or choppy, adding to the poor conditions. The water temp is sitting at 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal by 3°F, so the water’s bathtub-warm, but that’s the only good thing going on.

We basically have a gap of about 14 days with no real surf to recommend. The first glimmer of hope pops up on the 31st of August, early morning. The swell might bump up to 4 ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 202 (moderate) and the wind is light cross-onshore from the SW at just 3 mph. That’s our only standout, and even then it’s described as “marginal.” It’s inconsistent and short-period, so don’t expect any world-class walls. After that, the wind picks up again and the options vanish.

Given the persistent onshore breezes and small, weak swell, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the forecast. It’s a beach break and it’s just not cooperating.

Look, this spot is listed as an inconsistent break, and this run proves it. It’s a blank run, but that’s just how it goes here sometimes. Keep your eye on that last morning of the month—it’s the only chance to get wet, but keep your expectations in check.

Rusty.

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