Non Nuoc Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Non Nuoc over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a slow start, but there’s a proper little window of goodness to keep an eye on later.

Right now, the water’s sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s nice for a long session, but the surf itself? Pretty flat. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves with a combined energy of just 21, and a short period of 5 seconds. The wind is a light cross-on breeze from the east, so it’s not clean, and the waves are just wind slop. Don’t bother paddling out on Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th of July – it’s a waste of energy.

We roll into Friday 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August with glassy mornings, but the swell is still pathetic at 1ft. The combined energy is weak, sitting around 14 to 27. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Sunday 2nd of August is even smaller, with 0.7ft and energy down to 10. You’d be better off having a coffee and watching the horizon.

Now, Monday 3rd of August brings a clean offshore wind from the west, but the swell is still only 1ft with a short period. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but the combined energy is only 11. Not worth the drive.

The first real spark of hope shows up on Tuesday 4th of August. We get a very long period groundswell of 17-18 seconds, but the height is only 0.7ft. The energy jumps to 37-42, which is a sign that something is building, but it’s not enough to ride yet. Glassy conditions in the morning though.

Wednesday 5th of August is where it gets interesting. The swell picks up to 1ft, but the period is 19 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 150. The wind is offshore from the west-southwest, keeping it clean. The waves are still small, but the energy is there, and the conditions are good. It’s a tease.

The standout is Thursday 6th of August. This is the day. The swell comes up to 3ft to 4ft from the east-northeast, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy surges to 653-777 – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is gentle offshore from the southwest all day, meaning it’ll be clean and lined up. This is a point break or reef setup kind of day, and Non Nuoc is a sandbar, so the long period might make the waves stand up nicely. It’s not too big for most surfers, but that long period will pack a punch. Expect very good surf conditions. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have a few others, but it’s worth it. This is your best window.

Friday 7th of August keeps the swell going at 5ft from the east-northeast, with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1479. The wind is moderate offshore, so it’s clean, but the size is pushing into the territory where it’s better for experienced surfers. The conditions are a bit more marginal with the tide, but still a good day if you’re comfortable.

Saturday 8th of August sees the swell drop back to 3ft, with energy at 619. The wind swings cross-offshore, so it’s clean but not as perfect. The quality is fading.

After that, from Sunday 9th of August through to Thursday 13th of August, it’s back to small, weak surf. The swell drops to 0.7ft to 2ft, mostly from the northwest with short periods. The combined energy is below 100. The wind is offshore a lot of the time, so it’s clean, but there’s just no power. It’s a flat spell.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best of the lot is Thursday 6th of August, with clean, long-period groundswell. Friday 7th is a close second if you want a bit more size. After that, you’re waiting for the next system. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty out.

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