Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here.

Look, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Nungas. The real standout action is a long way off, but there's a solid pulse of energy coming through. The water's sitting around 81°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.

We've got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday morning the 21st of July is the first real call, with a solid 6ft groundswell out of the SW. The period is a meaty 15 seconds, so you're getting proper lines. The combined energy is a hefty 1411 (strong wave energy), and the wind is a light cross-off from the SE. This is proper surf for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. It's a reef and point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It's fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, so get in early.

The rest of that week and into the next is pretty ordinary. The swell drops right off, with a lot of marginal days and a few with poor conditions. The 27th of July is a write-off, and the 28th is only just showing a glimmer of a 3ft swell. The swell ticks up a bit on the 29th of July (Wednesday) with a 4ft SSW swell, but nothing that's going to have you calling in sick.

Now, the real highlight is a long way out. Later in the period, things start to get very interesting. The 30th of July afternoon sees a 3ft groundswell, but the period is a stunning 19 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1210 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light, and it's rating as very good.

But the true standout is Wednesday the 5th of August. That morning, we've got a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a massive combined energy of 3669 (very strong wave energy). The wind is a light cross-off from the ESE. This is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in. This is expert territory only. That afternoon, the wind drops to a light breeze from the SSE, the swell is still 8ft, and the energy is 3607. It's clean, powerful, and all for the experienced crew. Earlier in the week, the 1st and 2nd of August also have some solid 6-6ft SW swells, but with more wind, so they're not the top pick.

So, for the patient ones, the 5th of August is the clear winner. The setup looks more interesting for paddle surfing than kite surfing given the reef and point nature of the break. Get ready for a big one.

Rusty.

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