Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a slow start, a few windows of proper clean surf, and then a big, raw stretch of Southerly energy that’s going to have the place maxed out and messy. The first real chance to get excited about is later in the window, so keep reading.

We start off with nothing rideable right away. Saturday the 8th is a bit of a write-off – there’s some swell, but the wind is up and it’s just not coming together. Sunday the 9th has a brief moment early with a light offshore and clean lines, but it's small and the afternoon gets blown out. Then Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are small and junky, with onshore winds and weak energy. It’s a flat, frustrating start for sure.

The first proper sign of life arrives on Wednesday the 12th. It’s still small, but the wind drops to glassy in the afternoon. The swell is tiny though, so it’s not a standout. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th follow a similar theme – small, mostly clean, but nothing that’ll get your heart rate up. The energy is weak, and we’re just waiting for something real.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Sunday the 16th of August is a massive turning point. The Southerly swell builds hard, and by the afternoon we’re looking at a solid 10ft swell with a strong energy reading. The problem is the wind is cross-shore and it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. This is big and raw, and honestly, for a point and reef setup like Ning Nong (Central Coast), it might be more of a spectacle than a surf. It’s also way over the head for anyone but experts – we’re talking proper heavy water.

The real gem in this whole outlook is Monday the 17th of August. The swell drops back to a very manageable 6ft, but the wind swings light offshore and the energy is still strong. The conditions are clean, the lines will be holding, and this is the standout of the whole run. It’s a 10 out of 10 for cleanness, and the S direction is perfect for this spot. Get on it early.

After that, the ocean turns angry. Tuesday the 18th through to Thursday the 20th is a big, stormy mess. We’re looking at 8ft to 12ft of Southerly swell with strong onshore winds. This is a blown-out, chaotic period. The breaks are going to be closing out and it’s not worth the paddle. The energy readings are massive, but it’s all junk. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Towards the end of the window, there’s a glimmer of hope. Friday the 21st is still big and rough, but by Saturday morning the 22nd, the wind drops to glassy. The swell is still a solid 6ft with decent period, and the energy is strong. It’s a promising sign, but it’s a week away, so call it a “promising but less certain” option. Sunday the 23rd looks a bit more onshore and messy again.

So, the short version: don’t waste your time this week. The standout is Monday the 17th – clean, punchy, and perfect for the point. The Saturday the 22nd morning is your other chance, but it’s a long-range call. The rest is either flat, blown out, or too big for its own good. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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