Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, it’s a slow start for Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang). We’ve got a lot of days with tricky conditions and marginal calls before the real goods show up. The swell sticks mainly to the SSW direction, which is a touch off what this exposed reef prefers, but when the wind plays ball, this place can still turn it on.

First up, we’ve got Thursday 9 July afternoon – some clouds, a 5ft south-southwest swell with a 14-second period. The wind is a bit strong (9 mph) and onshore, keeping the energy moderate (1450). It’s not the clean one; it’s a bit of a scratchy session. Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July are more of the same – onshore winds, marginal surf. I’d give those a miss. There’s a bit of a gap of sloppy surf right through until Sunday 12 July.

Sunday 12 July morning – now you’re talking. Glassy conditions, light air, and a clean 4ft SSW swell. The period is a nice 12 seconds. The combined swell energy is sitting at a moderate 439. It’s small but clean. The afternoon stays glassy, dropping to 3ft. Nice little windows if you’re keen.

The rest of the first week is still pretty average. Monday 13 July gets a 4ft swell but the wind is onshore. Not worth rushing for. The water is sitting at 86°, with a tiny anomaly of 1°, so right on the money for this time of year.

Now, here’s where things build. The standout of the whole outlook kicks off around Monday 20 July morning. We get a 6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that is proper groundswell energy. Wind is glassy, sky is clear. The combined wave energy is a strong 1640. This reef loves that direction and that long period means good shape and clean lines. It’s an advanced break and it’s going to be a ripper, but with that size and period, it’s for experienced surfers only. The morning and afternoon on that Monday are both absolute crackers.

Tuesday 21 July carries on the goodness – 6ft SSW swell, glassy again, with a risk of t-storms but no wind. That energy stays high at 1172. Wednesday 22 July still has 5ft to 5ft of S swell and glassy conditions. That run from 20 July through to 22 July is the pure gold of this outlook. I’d lock that in.

A little later, Thursday 23 July gives us a surprise – a 3ft to 3ft SSW swell but with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is over 1000 (1010 to 1066), and it’s glassy. That is a sneaky good session for the smart surfer who knows a long-period SSW at this reef can reel off. Perfect for a smaller, cleaner day.

Friday 24 July sees the wind turn a bit cross-on and cross-off, so not quite as perfect, but still manageable. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with this run of quality, you’ll have to share the peaks.

So my call? The 20th and 21st of July are the standouts – solid 6ft to 6ft SSW groundswell, glassy, and heaps of energy. That’s the one to circle. The 23rd is the dark horse for a smaller, longer-period treat. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

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