
Surf Forecasts:
Nuns Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, S swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nuns Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked at Nuns Beach for the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is a flat run of poor surf quality with no standout days. The first recommendation pops up on Saturday morning, July 25th, but it’s a tiny 1 ft of SE swell, period only 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 34. The water is sitting at 76°, which is about average for the time of year. With a cross-shore wind, it’s just not going to be worth the paddle.
From there, it’s a grim march. Through the end of July and into early August, the swell hovers between 1 ft and 2 ft, mostly from the ESE or SSE, with short periods under 9 seconds. The wind is usually cross or cross-on, keeping things choppy. The combined energy values stay in the weak two-digit range, never breaking 100 until August 3rd. That Monday morning shows a jump to 3 ft from the SSE with a 9-second period and energy reading 157 (moderate), but it’s still marked as poor surf conditions with a cross-shore breeze. It’s not enough to get excited about.
There’s about a week-long gap here where nothing changes. We see a few moments of cleaner conditions, like the Tuesday afternoon of July 28th with a light cross-off wind, or the Friday morning of July 31st with a light WNW cross-off, but the swell is tiny – 1 ft and 2 ft respectively. On August 5th, Wednesday morning, the wind goes glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft with a 6-second period. The energy is only 39. Glassy conditions are a major positive for clean surf, but there’s simply no wave to ride.
The only real “blip” on the radar is the first week of August. On Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, we get 3 ft swell from the SSE, with periods of 8-9 seconds and energy readings of 157 and 134. That’s moderate energy, but the swell is too weak to be a standout, and the wind is either cross or onshore. For a beginner-friendly sandbar, it’s inconsistent and not worth a special trip.
The second week of the forecast, from August 5th onward, fades right back into the 1 ft to 2 ft range with short periods and weak energy. The wind varies, but nothing lines up.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a true standout. If I had to pick the least worst, it would be the morning of August 5th. The flat glassy conditions would make the water look like a mirror, but you’d be staring at 2 ft of weak, short-period swell. For a beginner spot, the setup looks more interesting for a paddleboard or a flat-water session than actual surfing. Trust me, it’s not often I say this, but leave the surfboard at home for this one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 44 | 30 | 23 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 173 | 117 | 109 | 92 | 61 | 83 | 41 | 28 | 48 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:00PM1.32m | 6:28AM1.04m | 6:48PM1.36m | 7:16AM1.09m | 7:32PM1.40m | 7:59AM1.13m | 8:12PM1.43m | 8:39AM1.17m | 8:49PM1.44m | 9:16AM1.20m | 9:24PM1.44m | 9:52AM1.23m | 9:59PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.19m | 12:31PM0.22m | 1:22AM0.14m | 1:17PM0.19m | 2:06AM0.09m | 2:03PM0.16m | 2:48AM0.05m | 2:47PM0.14m | 3:27AM0.02m | 3:28PM0.13m | 4:03AM-0.00m | 4:08PM0.13m | 4:38AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 36 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 |
44 | 44 | 30 | 22 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 117 | 109 | 92 | 61 | 83 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 |
— | 26 | — | — | 18 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 32 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 48 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 7 | WSW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
38 | — | 18 | 23 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 173 | 1 | — | 47 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 257 | 0 | 13 | 431 | 0 | 1132 | 1518 | 49 | 385 | 1518 | 54 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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Information about the Nuns Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nuns Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nuns Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nuns 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 (Nuns 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 Nuns 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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