Silva Island-Nestles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Silva Island-Nestles.

We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty average, with small, weak swells and messy conditions. The real standout is going to be later in the period, so you’ll need to be patient. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

For the first week, Thursday 6th August kicks off with a tiny 1ft SW groundswell, period 14 seconds. The morning is glassy, but the energy is weak (84). It’s surfable, but only just. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets messy. Friday 7th morning is a little better with a 2ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze. Still, the energy is moderate (199) and it’s nothing to write home about. Saturday 8th morning is the best of this early stretch: 2ft SSW groundswell, period 16 seconds, with dead calm glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (238) and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid window for a small wave session on the reef, but don’t expect much push. The rest of that week is a mix of glassy mornings and onshore afternoons, with the swell staying stubbornly small. Sunday 9th and Monday 10th are similar – you’ll get small, clean windows but nothing exciting.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday 14th August morning: we’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (253), and it’s glassy calm. This is a reef break, so that long period energy will wrap in nicely. This is the first real standout. A long period swell like this means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer gaps between sets. Paddling out will be easier, but watch for those sets.

But the true highlight comes on Saturday 15th August morning. The swell bumps up to 3ft SW, period 16 seconds, with dead calm, glassy conditions. The energy is strong (379). This is the best on offer in the whole forecast. The swell direction is right on the optimum for this break. It’s still a small wave, but for a reef setup, 3ft with that period and glassy wind is going to be clean, fun, and shaped well. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so expect some company, but it’s not going to be a circus.

Sunday 16th August morning is also worth a look: 2ft SW, period 15 seconds, glassy, with moderate energy (188). A solid backup option.

The last week is a bit of a fade. Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th offer small, clean mornings but nothing special. The final Friday, 21st August morning, gives us another good pulse: 3ft SSW groundswell, period 16 seconds, glassy, with strong energy (405). That’s a promising finish, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.

To sum it up: the first week is forgettable, but Saturday 15th August morning is the clear winner – small but glassy, with good energy and a long period groundswell. Friday 14th morning is a close second. Don’t bother with the afternoons; they’re all onshore and messy.

Rusty.

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