Surf Forecasts:
Nuns Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nuns Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nuns Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nuns Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nuns Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf outlook for Nuns Beach.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. For the next week and a half, the swell is tiny and the energy is just not there. We’re looking at a real flat spell. From now through to around the 17th of August, the waves are mostly under 2 ft, with combined swell energy readings that are weak, often below 50. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 18th of August. The afternoon shows a lift in combined energy to 200, with a 2 ft swell from the SSE. It’s still not amazing, but it’s a step up. The wind is onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
Then, on Wednesday the 19th of August, things get a bit more interesting. The morning brings a 6 ft SE swell, but it’s short period at 6 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore. The energy jumps to 182. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 8 ft from the SE, with combined energy of 999. That’s strong wave energy, but that size with a short period and cross-onshore wind will be a mess. At 8 ft, it’s expert territory only, and to be honest, with that wind and short period, it’s going to look more like a washing machine. This setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The best of what’s on offer, and I’m stretching here, is the morning of Thursday the 20th of August. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, and combined energy of 503. The wind is onshore, unfortunately. But if you’re desperate and an experienced surfer, it’s the biggest, most powerful swell in the window. Just know it won’t be clean.
Other than that, keep an eye on the later days. The 22nd and 23rd of August see cleaner conditions with offshore and cross-offshore winds, but the swell drops right back down to ankle-knocker heights. It’s a long wait for anything worthwhile.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 27 | 23 | 94 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:33PM1.44m | 5:16AM1.15m | 5:42PM1.50m | 6:23AM1.22m | 6:45PM1.56m | 7:22AM1.31m | 7:40PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.40m | 8:30PM1.63m | 9:04AM1.45m | 9:18PM1.60m | 9:53AM1.48m | 10:06PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.13m | 11:38PM0.11m | 11:31AM0.09m | 00:36AM0.02m | 12:33PM0.02m | 1:31AM-0.06m | 1:31PM-0.03m | 2:23AM-0.12m | 2:27PM-0.07m | 3:12AM-0.17m | 3:19PM-0.08m | 3:58AM-0.17m | 4:09PM-0.07m | 4:40AM-0.14m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | SE 10 | SSW 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | 27 | 1 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | — | SE 8 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 10 | E 13 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | S 4 | S 6 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | N 3 | S 4 | W 2 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 22 | 94 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 2 | 17 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 38 | 0 | 21 | 74 | 219 | 1134 | 999 | 52 | 278 | 2660 | 563 | 263 | 19 | 88 | 385 | 2398 | 681 | 563 | 3161 | 95 |
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