Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at Ning Nong Point and Reef, and the opening play is a massive one. Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, is a true standout. We’ve got a solid 11.5 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, pushing a massive amount of energy (8659). That’s a serious ocean. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW, so the face will be lined up. This is a wave for the experienced crew only – the swell is well over 8 ft, so it’s not a beginners' day. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. This is the best of the best on offer, but it’s a big, powerful set-up.

The rest of that first week gets messy. Wednesday afternoon the swell drops a bit but the wind picks up, and from Thursday through to Sunday the 6th, it’s a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy chop, and short-period windswell. There’s a small window on Sunday afternoon with a clean 2.6 ft SSW swell, but the energy is low (297) and it’s only marginal.

The following Monday, the 7th, brings another huge pulse – 21.3 ft on the Monday afternoon – but with onshore gales and rain, it’s a complete mess and way too big. Not one for the paddle.

Now, look ahead to the 9th of September. Wednesday morning and afternoon are a real treat. We’re looking at a clean 6.6 ft S swell with glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm, the wave energy is moderate (542), and the sets will be clean. This is a solid intermediate day, and the ideal choice for the second week. The swell direction matches the optimum S direction perfectly. Be aware that crowds are possible here.

After that, the energy drops right off. From the 10th onwards, we’re into a long run of small, weak, or wind-affected surf. The 13th of September sees a tiny 1.6 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, but the energy is barely there (219). It’s a clean, glassy day on the Sunday afternoon, but you’ll be scratching for a ride. The rest of the window is a mix of poor conditions and tiny waves, so the surf is pretty much flat from the 11th through to the end of the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute standout is Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September – big, clean, and powerful. The second-best is the glassy Wednesday on the 9th of September. The rest is a long waiting game.

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