Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, folks, it's a tough stretch ahead. We've got a real battle on our hands with wind and weather. For the first week at least, it's all about dodging stormy conditions and strong, messy cross-shore winds. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty much spot-on for this time of year, so that's one good thing.

The first real chance to even think about it is on the morning of Saturday the 22nd at Nanwan Beach (South Bay). We’ve got a 8 ft SW swell rolling in with a period of 10 seconds, so moderate energy (1209). The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which should clean things up a bit. It’s not going to be perfect, but it's likely the best window in a sea of poor forecasts. The Saturday afternoon session is much the same story with 8 ft and a slightly shorter 9 second period (1147). The crowds are often here, so expect company.

The wind turns ugly again from Sunday the 23rd right through to Friday the 28th. It’s a long stretch of messy, cross-shore junk with solid but poor-quality swell. The wave energy stays moderate for most of that time, but with constant wind and risk of thunderstorms, it's a bit of a write-off for a decent paddle. If you're into kite surfing, the strong cross-shore winds and hefty 10 ft to 12 ft SW swell on the 24th might just get you stoked.

We get a tiny glimmer a week out on Tuesday the 25th. A very long-period groundswell from the east sneaks in – 18 seconds! The combined energy is strong (3271) but the swell jumps to 7 ft. The problem? It's still a fresh cross-shore breeze making a lumpy mess of it. A long-period swell like that really wants a point break to wrap around, not a beach and reef set-up getting chopped up.

After that, it's more of the same grind. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning with 6 ft of SW swell and a cross-off wind, but it's just marginal. The end of the forecast period has something to keep in the back of your mind. The morning of Friday the 4th of September looks promising – light winds, almost glassy, with a clean 5 ft SW swell. The wave energy is moderate (568). It’s a long way out so treat it with caution, but it’s the first time in ages conditions genuinely look good for a proper, clean session.

For now, don't get your hopes up too high. The best bet looks like that Saturday the 22nd for a rough but rideable wave, or keep your fingers crossed that the glassy conditions on the 4th of September deliver.

- Rusty

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