Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the coming swell window for Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang). It’s a reef set-up that needs a solid west swell to really work, and we’ve got a long period SSW groundswell lining up. The water is sitting at a warm 85°F which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days of the forecast are a bit of a write-off. Monday the 27th through to Friday the 31st of July, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the wave state is marginal. There’s swell energy building – you can see the combined energy climbing from 501 (moderate) up to 1382 (strong) – but the wind and conditions just aren’t letting it clean up. You’re looking at choppy, lumpy lines. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we get a big shift. Saturday the 1st of August morning, the wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 6ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1865 (strong). This is a groundswell, and at a reef break like Nipussi, that long period will wrap in nicely. The early morning glass-off is your window. It’s going to be clean, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms around. Still, the mornings are the call. The consistency is good, and the crowds are “sometimes” – so you might share it, but it won’t be a zoo.

Sunday the 2nd is similar, with glassy conditions again in the morning, 4ft swell from the south with a very long 19-second period. The energy is right up there at 1689. It’s a bit smaller, but the period is so long that it’ll still have plenty of push. Again, the morning is the time.

Monday the 3rd of August is another glassy morning, 6ft SSW swell at 15 seconds. Combined energy 1212. Clean. The afternoons across this period are generally sketchy with onshore winds or risk of t-storms, so stick to the early slots.

Now, the standout. Wednesday the 5th of August is the pick of the first week. The morning has a light offshore wind from the NNW, 5ft SSW swell, and a 20-second period. The combined energy is 2728 (very strong). The afternoon gets even better: 6ft, 19 seconds, and still a clean offshore breeze. Combined energy 3093. This is a proper session for experienced surfers – the size is solid, the period is incredible, and the wind is perfect. This is the one to mark on the calendar.

Thursday the 6th of August has glassy conditions again, with a 7ft SSW swell. That’s pushing into the bigger range – fine for advanced crew, but beginners should sit this one out. The period is 17 seconds, so plenty of energy (2837).

Then we get to the big one. Saturday the 8th of August, the morning shows a 10ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 7446 (very strong). The wind is glassy. This is expert-level territory – over 8ft, it’s only for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon turns onshore with a SSE breeze, which will mess it up, so it’s a one-session morning deal. Still, that morning is as good as it gets.

Sunday the 9th of August morning is still solid, 10ft SSW, 17 seconds, glassy, energy at 4325. Another expert session.

After that, the quality drops. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August see onshore winds picking up, with the swell dropping and the combined energy falling into the 1800-2500 range, but the wind is moderate and onshore, turning it into a choppy mess. Not worth it.

The absolute pick of the entire 16-day window is Wednesday the 5th of August – that offshore wind, 6ft groundswell, and 19-second period is a dream scenario for Nipussi. The Saturday the 8th morning is a close second for the big-wave hunters, but it’s strictly for experts.

Rusty.

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