Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the scoop on the surf window ahead for Nipussi (Nyang-Nyang). We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's a proper little gem hiding in the second week if you can wait it out.

The water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, it's a tough slog. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore, and the surf is just a messy, choppy affair. It's not worth paddling out for. The swell is there, but it's all wind-affected and the conditions are marginal. There's a moderate wave energy (1505 to 3300) but it's wasted.

Then, we hit Tuesday the 8th of September. This is the standout. The morning kicks off at 3 ft of SSW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds, a light offshore breeze from the N, and the energy is strong (1283). The wind is so light it's a slight air, and the report says "clean". This is a proper groundswell, long period making for some beautiful, lined-up waves, especially on a reef setup like this. The afternoon is even better: 5 ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely zero wind, perfect conditions. The wave energy jumps to 2365, which is strong. This is the day to be out there. The water will be like a mirror, and the swell will be pushing in clean. Keep in mind, with a period that long, there will be big gaps between sets, but the waves that come through will be worth the wait. This is expert territory; the size is manageable, but the power and the reef demand respect.

The following days, Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, are still rideable but the wind starts to come back onshore during the mornings, making it a bit bumpy. The swell holds around 6 ft to 6 ft with a shorter 15-second period. Still surfable, but you'll be sharing it with a bit of a breeze.

Now, into the second week, things get a bit more uncertain. Friday the 11th of September sees a solid 8 ft SSW swell rolling in with a 17-second period, and the wave energy is very strong (3431 to 3765). The morning is cross-onshore though, which will chop it up. The afternoon looks better with the wind going light onshore, but it's still not ideal. This is solidly in the expert-only zone at 8 ft.

Saturday the 12th of September is a lost cause with a moderate breeze making it choppy and poor. Sunday the 13th of September brings a massive 10 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, and the energy is through the roof (6119). The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it'll be a big, messy, powerful beast. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a battle. Monday the 14th of September is still big at 8 ft, but the wind is lighter, making it a little more manageable.

So, to sum it up: the first eight days are a bust. The best on offer is hands-down Tuesday the 8th of September. It's a glassy, clean, long-period groundswell that will be a dream. The second week has some serious size, but the wind is a constant problem. If you're an expert and don't mind a challenge, the 13th of September has the power, but it's a gamble.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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