Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Nanwan Beach (South Bay). It's a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it picks up waves from the SE, which is a good sign.

Right off the bat, the water's sitting at a balmy 85°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.

We're starting with a bit of a quiet spell. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. The wind is howling and the surf is just messy. It's not until the 15th of August, Saturday morning, that we start to see something worth paddling out for. The swell drops to a clean 6 ft out of the SW, the wind turns light and cross-offshore, and the energy is moderate (544). It's not pumping, but it's clean and rideable.

The real standout, though, is the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. That's the pick of the forecast. We've got a clean 6 ft SW swell, but the wind goes completely glassy. That's a rare treat. The wave energy is still moderate (584), but the lack of any wind chop will make for some silky, clean lines. If you can get out for that morning session, do it. The water will be like a lake.

After that, Monday the 17th holds onto some decent, clean conditions with the wind staying light and cross-off. The swell eases a bit to 5 ft, but it's still very surfable.

The long-range view into the second week gets a bit shaky. The wind picks up again, and the swell drops off. There's a hint of a pulse on the 22nd of August with a 7 ft SSW groundswell, but the period is a long 11 seconds and the wind is cross-shore, making it look messy. That's a promise for the future, but not one I'd bank on just yet.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The window of fun is tight: Saturday the 15th through Monday the 17th. The absolute best bet is that glassy Sunday morning on the 16th. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

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