Non Nuoc Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the goods on the next 16 days around Non Nuoc. Let's be real, the first week is a total write-off, so don't even bother paddling out. The start of the run is dead quiet, and it's not until September 12th that we even see a whisper of a wave, and even then it's shaky. From the 6th to the 11th, it's tiny, messy, and crossed-up – a proper flat spell. We're talking about a solid 5-day gap before anything worth mentioning shows its face.

The first flicker of hope comes on the morning of the 12th, but it's marginal. The swell is a weak 5ft from the ENE, with a combined energy of 403 (moderate), but it's a short period windswell at 9 seconds. The wind is light and cross, so it's not a total loss, but it's not the kind of day you'd race to the water for. The afternoon blows out with a fresh nor-nor-west cross-breeze, so that's that.

Now, September 13th... that's a bit more promising. The morning has a 4ft ENE swell with good energy (309), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the west-north-west. That's a clean setup, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions". It's a beginner-friendly sandbar break, so it's consistent enough (fairly consistent) and the offshore wind will make it glassy. It's a bit of a hidden gem day, but it won't be empty – crowds are "sometimes" an issue, so expect a few locals out.

The real standout, the one you've been waiting for, is the morning of September 15th. This is the pick of the run. The wave height jumps to 7ft from the north, with a combined energy of 941 (strong) and a 10-second period. That's proper groundswell. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". This is a clean, powerful, mid-sized north swell hitting an exposed sandbar – it's a proper session. For the experienced crew, this is your window. For beginners, 7ft is getting a bit meaty, so be aware.

The 14th offers a 5ft morning swell with a very long 11-second period from the ENE (energy of 1233, very strong), but the wind is light and cross. It's a bit gnarly, and the afternoon gets blown out. The 16th has a glassy morning with 4ft from the NE (energy 233), so it's a small but clean option. The 17th is a small, glassy morning again at 3ft, but it's ordinary. The 18th and 19th are back to poor conditions, and the 20th is a mess. September 21st finishes with a 4ft cross-offshore wind from the north-west, giving a clean look but the energy is low (181). It's a consolation prize.

Bottom line: The first week is a dud. September 15th is your absolute best bet – a big, glassy north swell. The 13th is a solid second choice for a clean, smaller session. Don't get your hopes up for the rest of it.

Rusty.

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