Surf Forecasts:
Nuns Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nuns Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Nuns Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat. Friday the 7th through to Monday the 17th of August is mostly a write-off. We're talking tiny, weak waves that just aren't gonna do much for you. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for a bump that never comes.
There's a long stretch of nothing, but finally, things start to perk up on Tuesday the 18th of August. That morning, we get a bit of life with some 4ft swell from the ESE, and the combined energy is kicking into moderate territory at 149. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, so the surface will be good. It's still a little small for anything too exciting, but it's a start.
The real standout, and the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Wednesday the 19th of August. On the afternoon, we've got a solid 4ft swell from the ESE, but the period bumps up to 8 seconds, giving it a bit more push. The combined swell energy hits 206, which is a solid, moderate punch. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the break is a sandbar, so it should be peeling off nicely. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but this might be a touch too much for absolute beginners, so keep that in mind. The crowds are "often" here, so expect some company. This is the best on offer, no question.
After that, Thursday the 20th sees a bigger 5ft swell from the S, but it's a short period, and the wind gets up to a fresh 22 mph, so it'll be messy. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd drop back down to tiny, glassy conditions, but there's just no power behind them.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, the only real window is that Tuesday and Wednesday run. It's not a total blank, but you've got to wait for it. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 28 | 28 | 64 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 30 | 18 | 54 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:24PM1.41m | 4:04AM1.11m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.15m | 10:34PM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | S 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | WSW 3 | S 6 | S 6 | W 3 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 6 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 64 | 2 | 21 | 60 | 1 | 18 | 54 | — | 18 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 20 | 38 | 0 | 95 | 999 | 991 | 563 | 121 | 263 | 278 | 568 | 312 | 278 | 337 | 312 |
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