Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some proper windows to get excited about.

The first thing to note is that the water temp is sitting pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises when you get in.

We kick off on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is small with a 3ft S swell, but the wind is a light cross-shore, which is a bit messy. The real action starts Monday afternoon. A nice 5ft SSW swell pushes in, the wind turns light cross-off, and the waves clean right up. The combined energy is solid (1028), and the 12-second period means there’s some proper push. This is a great session for experienced surfers on this reef and point set-up.

Tuesday, August 4th, is a write-off. Don’t bother. The southerly wind rips through at 25 to 28 mph, turning the 20ft swell into a total mess. The energy is insane (9614 and 9329), but it’s just too big and blown out for safe paddling – that’s kite territory, not surfing.

The rest of the first week stays blown out. Wednesday and Thursday have chest-to-head high swell (12ft to 15ft) but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and unappealing.

Friday, August 7th, morning gives us a little glimmer. A 7ft S groundswell with a very long 16-second period rolls in, and the wind is clean cross-off from the NNW. The energy is pumping (2427), and the waves will have real shape. The long period will make the sets a bit more spread out, but the point here should handle it beautifully. Be aware, though: by Friday afternoon the wind swings strong and messy, killing the session.

Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th are average at best – small, onshore, and not worth the drive.

Now, the standout window arrives on Monday, August 10th. The morning is all about the glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the NE and a 4ft SSE swell. Clean, lined-up waves. Monday afternoon gets even better: a 7ft SW swell with a short 8-second period, but the wind is gentle offshore from the ENE. The energy is moderate (1078), but the offshore wind will make for some really fun, clean walls. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Tuesday, August 11th, through to Thursday, August 13th, offers decent conditions with clean cross-off winds and chest-high swell (6ft to 6ft), but the energy drops off and the quality isn't as high as the Monday peak. It’s still worthwhile for a paddle if you’re keen.

After a bit of a lull, we get another nice run from Saturday, August 15th, into Sunday, August 16th. Saturday brings onshore wind, but Sunday, August 16th, is a beauty. The morning sees a 5ft SE swell, clean cross-off NNW wind, and light air. The afternoon is similar with a 5ft ESE swell and gentle cross-off breezes. Expect very good conditions with clean waves. The energy is moderate (591 and 584), but the consistency will be there.

The very end of the run, Tuesday, August 18th, has a small 3ft SE swell with glassy conditions. It’s the smallest of the lot, but if you’re desperate for a splash and a clean, glassy surface, it’s surfable.

Rusty.

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