Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got one spot on the radar for this whole 16-day window: Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang). It’s an advanced reef break, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The pattern kicks off on Wednesday the 5th of August with a solid 4ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 19 seconds, meaning these are proper lines of energy, but the sets will be spaced out. Wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’s clean. The combined swell energy is strong, sitting at 2252. This is a good start, but the real juice builds from there.

Thursday the 6th sees the swell jump to 7ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW with a very long period (17-16 seconds). Offshore winds hold, with a moderate breeze in the morning easing to a gentle breeze by the afternoon. The energy ramps up to 2887 and 2266. This is getting exciting.

Friday the 7th is the standout of the first week. Morning swell hits 8ft, then 8ft in the afternoon, both SSW. The period is still solid (18-17 seconds). Winds are offshore and light, meaning clean conditions all day. The energy numbers are massive: 3477 in the morning and 3593 in the afternoon. That is powerful, long-period groundswell hitting a reef – expect some serious, well-shaped waves. For the advanced surfer, this is the pick of the bunch.

Saturday the 8th is still very good. The swell is 8ft to 7ft, SSW, 16-second period. The wind eases further, with Saturday afternoon going glassy from the east at just 3 mph. That is as good as it gets for surface conditions. Energy is still strong at 2778-2440.

Sunday the 9th is where it turns. The wind swings onshore from the southeast, and by afternoon it’s fully on. The swell drops a little to 7-7ft, but the quality tanks. The energy is still there (2064-2381), but with wind chop, this is only for the dedicated. This messy, onshore pattern sticks around for over a week.

From Monday the 10th all the way through to Tuesday the 18th of August, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore from the SSE or SE. The swell stays in the 4ft to 8ft range, but the period shortens, and the energy remains moderate to strong. The scores drop hard – these are not days you’d bother with. The one exception might be Saturday the 15th, when the wind drops to almost nothing, but it’s still onshore, so it’s just a cleaner version of average.

Then, we get another spike. On Wednesday the 19th of August, the swell jumps back to 8ft from the SSW. The period is a solid 17 seconds. Energy is huge again at 4103 in the morning, and by the afternoon the wind goes glassy. This is another standout – it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but the ingredients look excellent for experienced surfers. The morning of Thursday the 20th holds, with 7ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, staying good into the afternoon.

So, the clear winners are Friday the 7th and Wednesday the 19th. Friday the 7th is the more reliable short-term call: head-high to a bit overhead, clean, offshore, and pumping on the reef. The 19th is the long-range promise: same size, same direction, and looks like another glass-off session. The rest of the window is mostly a write-off due to bad wind.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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