Non Nuoc Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Grab your board, we’re lookin’ at a real mixed bag here at Non Nuoc. The water’s sittin’ at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the fullsuit at home.

Right now, the start of the run is a total dud. We’ve got next to no swell—tiny 2ft dribble from the east with a short, weak 5-second period. The combined energy is a measly 25 (weak energy), and the wind is glassy, but there’s just nothin’ to ride. That flat spell runs all the way through Friday, July 31st, Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd. Monday the 3rd is even worse—1.0ft and a combined energy of just 7 (weak energy). You’re better off stayin’ in bed.

Tuesday the 4th morning sees a tiny pulse of 0.7ft from the east-northeast, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but with only 0.7ft, it’s a tease. Combined energy sits at 33 (weak energy). The wind is offshore from the west-southwest, so it’s clean, but there’s no push.

Now, things finally start cookin’ on Wednesday, August 5th. The morning brings 1.0ft from the east-northeast, but the period is a solid 21 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 134 (moderate wave energy). Wind is a clean cross-offshore from the southwest. It’s surfable, but still very ordinary. The afternoon gets more interesting—2ft from the same direction, 19-second period, and combined energy at 217 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a light cross-onshore, but it’s still a marginal call.

Here’s where it gets good. Thursday, August 6th is the standout of the whole run. The morning kicks off with 3ft from the east-northeast, a 19-second period, and combined energy of 503 (moderate-to-strong wave energy). The wind is offshore from the west-southwest, so it’s clean. The afternoon is even better: 3ft, same direction, 19-second period, and combined energy at 668 (moderate wave energy). The wind goes glassy from the east. This is the best you’ll see—clean, glassy, and a proper long-period groundswell. That’s the kind of day you call in sick for.

Friday, August 7th keeps the swell pumping. The morning is 4ft from the east-northeast, 18-second period, and combined energy hits 1128 (strong wave energy). That’s a solid swell—over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for the beginners, but for experienced surfers it’s excellent. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the southwest. The afternoon is slightly bigger at 5ft, combined energy of 1266 (strong wave energy), with a light cross-offshore breeze from the northwest. That’s two days of glory.

Saturday, August 8th still has some juice. The morning is 4ft from the east-northeast, 18-second period, and combined energy of 969 (moderate-to-strong wave energy). Wind is offshore from the southwest and moderate. It drops off in the afternoon to 3ft, but still clean offshore wind.

Then it’s back to the doldrums. From Sunday, August 9th onward, we’re lookin’ at tiny swell—2ft and below—with periods dropping to 6-7 seconds. The combined energy drops to 47 (weak energy) or less. The wind is mostly offshore, but there’s no wave to ride. That dead spell runs through to the end of the forecast on Saturday, August 15th. The afternoon of the 15th has a risk of thunderstorms and a glassy wind, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft with a 13-second period and combined energy of just 65 (weak energy). Not worth paddlin’ out for.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday, August 6th is your best bet. Clean, glassy, and a proper long-period groundswell from the east-northeast. Friday, August 7th is a close second, but it’s a bit bigger and better for the experienced crew. The rest of the window is a write-off.

Rusty.

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