Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down for Nanwan Beach (South Bay). Gotta be straight with you, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We’re lookin’ at a quiet start – Friday the 31st through Sunday the 2nd is flat and weak, with tiny swell and onshore breezes messin’ up the surface. The water’s a warm 85°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

Then things start to get interesting. Monday the 3rd rolls in with a new pulse of energy – we’re talkin’ a moderate wave energy (298) building from the east. The morning’s a bit chunky with cross-shore wind, but Monday afternoon turns glassy! Swell hits 3ft from the east with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’ll be lining up nicely at this reef setup. It’s a standout for the cleaner, more manageable stuff.

Tuesday the 4th morning is the real gem, though. Glassy conditions again, swell pushing 5ft from the east, and the period holds at 15 seconds. The wave energy jumps to 931 (moderate), and it’s lookin’ very good. This is beginner-friendly too – under 5ft and clean. Just keep in mind that a long period east swell can sometimes run a bit straight at a beach break, but Nanwan’s reef structure should help shape it up. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, Wednesday the 5th is your day. The swell jumps to 7ft to 8ft from the east, period still a long 18 seconds, and the wave energy is strong (2859-3664). It’s a solid, powerful groundswell. The wind goes cross-offshore, keepin’ it clean. That’s excellent for the crew who can handle it, but it’s over 5ft, so beginners, sit this one out.

After that, the wind turns nasty. From Thursday the 6th onward, it’s a mess of strong to near-gale force westerlies, with swell heights jumping well over 8ft. By the 8th and 9th we’re talkin’ 16ft to 18ft of wild, wind-blown ocean. Wave energy is enormous (over 5000 to 7000), but it’s blown out and dangerous. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The whole second week looks rough with strong winds and big, messy swell. There’s a brief glimmer around the 14th and 15th with swell droppin’ back to 5ft to 5ft and cleaner winds, but it’s marginal at best. Best bet is to pick Monday to Wednesday of the first week and make the most of it.

Rusty, signing off.

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