Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Nungas, a reef and point setup that’s fairly consistent and beginner-friendly, with a good cross-off wind most of the time. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, the 19th of August. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, packing a strong 3839 units of energy. The wind is a light ESE cross-off, keeping things clean. This is proper groundswell with that long period, so expect powerful, well-shaped waves with plenty of time between sets—perfect for the point and reef here. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so more suited to experienced surfers.

Thursday the 20th brings even more. Morning sees a 10 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a massive 4228 energy reading. The wind is a light SE cross-off, glassy conditions. This is the standout of the whole run—big, clean, and powerful. Afternoon holds at 8 ft with similar conditions. Friday the 21st stays strong, with a 7 ft SW swell and 15-second period in the morning, clean cross-off winds. The afternoon shifts to a 8 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, still clean but with a moderate breeze.

Saturday the 22nd is another cracker. Morning offers 8 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, clean conditions. Afternoon drops a touch to 7 ft but still solid. Sunday the 23rd morning is clean with 7 ft SSW swell, but the afternoon gets a bit tricky—cross-shore wind and some chop, so it’s a bit messy.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th keep the swell coming. Monday has 7 ft to 6 ft SSW swell, clean. Tuesday morning is smaller at 5 ft with a 14-second period, but the afternoon picks up to 6 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and clean. The energy drops to moderate levels (1183 to 1591), but still good fun.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell ease further: 6 ft SSW in the morning, 5 ft SW in the afternoon, both clean. Thursday the 27th is smaller still—4 ft SW in the morning, clean, but the afternoon is a weird one: only 3 ft but with a very long 20-second period and cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit messy. That long period on a small swell can be tricky.

Friday the 28th brings a new pulse. Morning jumps to 8 ft SW swell, 17-second period, clean, with a light breeze. The afternoon is 8 ft SW, but goes cross-shore again, so a bit of wind ripple. Saturday the 29th morning is 7 ft SW with cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with 6 ft SW swell and a gentle cross-off breeze.

Sunday the 30th is smaller, 5 ft to 5 ft SW, clean but mellow. Monday the 31st picks up again with a 5 ft SW swell in the morning, very long 20-second period, and a 6 ft SW in the afternoon, 19-second period, both clean. That long period again means slow, powerful sets.

Now, into September. Tuesday the 1st is a beauty. Morning brings 8 ft SW swell, 18-second period, clean, with a light breeze—standout quality. The afternoon is 8 ft as well, but goes cross-shore, so a bit of ripple. Wednesday the 2nd morning is 7 ft SW, 16 seconds, clean, and the afternoon is even better with a near-glass 5 km/h S wind, cross-off, and clean conditions. Thursday the 3rd tapers off with 6 ft SW in the morning, clean, but the afternoon goes cross-shore again.

All in all, Nungas is firing through most of this period. The best windows are Thursday the 20th morning, Friday the 21st morning, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning—those are the ones to circle. The long-period swells here are a dream for the point and reef, but if you’re a beach break junkie, keep in mind they can wall up a bit. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with this much quality on offer, it’s worth sharing the lineup.

Rusty.

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