Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Nanwan Beach (South Bay).

We’ve got a long quiet spell ahead. From now through the 26th of July, it’s pretty much flat or tiny, weak windswell with crummy conditions. The water’s sitting at about 85°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there. But don’t bother paddling out, because the surf is poor and the energy is barely there (values like 29 to 141). You’ll be waiting.

Then, on Monday the 27th of July, things wake up in a big way. The morning brings a solid 6 ft ESE groundswell with a 13-second period, delivering proper energy (1204) and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-off breeze from the WNW at 6 mph. That’s already a good session. But the real standout is the afternoon of the 27th: the swell bumps up to 7 ft from the ESE, the period stretches to a very long 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm, off the north. The energy jumps to 1985, and the guidance says “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” That’s the one to circle. The direction is pretty much optimum for the break, and the long period will make for some beautiful, powerful lines – though keep in mind that kind of period can make beach breaks a bit tricky, but Nanwan is a beach and reef setup, so it should handle it well. Expect crowds because it’s often busy.

Tuesday the 28th of July still has solid swell: 8 ft from the E in the morning, period 14s, energy 2249, and clean cross-off wind from the west at 16 mph. That’s a bit more size, so it’s for strong intermediates and up. The afternoon drops slightly to 7 ft, still good. But the wind is a bit stronger, so the glassy perfection of Monday afternoon is the real highlight.

After Tuesday, it’s back to poor surf – strong winds, messy onshores, and the swell drops off. From the 29th of July through the 3rd of August, it’s mostly blown-out and small, with energy down to 2–483, and the wind stays strong from the west. Not worth your time.

So, if you’re looking for the best window, it’s definitely Monday the 27th of July, especially the afternoon session. Tuesday the 28th is a solid backup but a notch down in quality. Get out there while it’s clean.

– Rusty

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