Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got Ning Nong Point and Reef, a solid advanced-level reef and point setup that’s exposed to the south and picks up a consistent SSW groundswell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there – just jump in.

We kick off on Friday, 21st August. The morning brings a clean 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell with heaps of energy (1512). The wind is light offshore from the northeast, making for glassy conditions. This is premium surf for experienced surfers, but with that long period, expect it to be a bit shifty at the point – best to pick your peaks. The afternoon holds up well too, with 6ft from the S, a touch less energy (1049), but still clean with a cross-off breeze.

Saturday morning, 22nd August, the wind swings hard from the NNW at 31 mph – that’s a near gale. The swell drops to 4ft and the energy plummets (305). It’s blown out. Not worth paddling. The afternoon is messy with strong cross-shore winds. Skip it.

Sunday, 23rd August, is a write-off – rain showers, strong winds, tiny 1.0ft swell. The energy is barely there (75). The wind is howling cross-shore, creating a nasty chop. Don’t bother.

Now, Monday, 24th August, is a big one. The morning sees a massive 12ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a massive energy value of 3295. The wind is light and cross-off, so the face looks clean. But let’s be real – this is too big for all but the most experienced. Even then, it’s pushing the limits of the break. The afternoon drops to 10ft but the wind goes cross-shore, making it messy. For experts only, and even then, proceed with caution.

Tuesday, 25th August, is a step down – 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, clean with cross-off winds, but the energy is moderate (578-786). The waves are there but nothing special. It’s a marginal day.

Now here’s a standout: Wednesday, 26th August, morning. We’ve got 4ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (921), but the period is pure grunt. The wind is light and cross-off, making for clean, powerful lines. This is a proper session for the advanced crew. The point will handle that long period nicely, offering up some long, wrapping walls. The afternoon goes cross-shore, so get on it early.

Thursday, 27th August, is clean but average – 4ft, 15-second period, cross-off winds. The energy is still there (669), but it’s not a standout. The afternoon gets windy and messy. Not your day.

Friday, 28th August, and Saturday, 29th August, are small and mostly blown out. The swell drops under 3ft, energy is weak, and the wind is strong. Just a gap in the action.

Sunday, 30th August, looks interesting. The morning brings 8ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind. The energy is very high (2495) but the wind is not ideal. The afternoon is bigger – 10ft, 15 seconds, 4328 energy – with near-calm, cross-onshore breeze. For experienced surfers, this is big and heavy, but the wind might put a bit of texture on it. Still worth a look if you’ve got the skills.

Now, Monday, 31st August, is another big standout. Morning: 12ft SSW swell, 14-second period, 5302 energy, and light cross-off winds. Again, very big – only for the brave. But the afternoon? Glassy. Zero wind, 10ft of S swell at 13 seconds, 3198 energy. This is the pick of the whole run for experienced surfers. Clean, glassy, powerful. If you can handle it, this is the session.

Tuesday, 1st September, is also excellent. Morning: 7ft S swell, 12-second period, 1483 energy, with light offshore wind. Clean and well-shaped. The afternoon is glassy again – 7ft, 12 seconds, 1265 energy. This is a full day of quality waves for the advanced crew.

Wednesday, 2nd September, holds nice with 6ft dropping to 5ft, clean, light winds, and moderate energy (749-595). Good, but not the top.

After that, from Thursday, 3rd September, through to the end, the surf fades. The swell drops under 5ft, periods get short, and the wind picks up. It’s small and ordinary. There’s a long gap of less-than-ideal conditions from the 3rd onward.

So, if you’re advanced and hungry, circle Wednesday 26th August morning, and Monday 31st August afternoon, and Tuesday 1st September. Those are your best bets. The rest is either too big, too small, or too windy.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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