Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here, and I’ve got a solid look at the forecast for Nungas. This is a reef and point set-up that’s fairly consistent and works best with a south-west swell direction. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing too wild.

We’re looking at a slow start. Monday the 27th of July is a write-off – tiny 2ft swell with poor surf conditions and a moderate cross-off breeze. Not worth paddling out. Tuesday the 28th sees a bump up to 3ft of SSW swell, period stretching to 16 seconds, and the energy is moderate (496). The wind is a gentle cross-off, and the surf is clean. It’s a small, workable day for a beginner. Wednesday the 29th holds 4ft SSW swell, clean but still a bit marginal with the tide. Thursday the 30th kicks up to 4ft, and the energy jumps to strong (1136) in the afternoon, but it’s still a bit marginal. Friday the 31st of July is when it starts to get interesting. The morning has 4ft of SSW swell at a very long 17 seconds, with moderate energy (1328) and a gentle cross-off. The surf is very good and clean. That’s a solid session.

Now, the standout. Saturday the 1st of August is the real gem. The morning brings 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1617). The wind is light and cross-off, the surf is excellent for experienced surfers – but over 5ft, so it’s starting to push beyond beginner territory. The waves will be clean with good shape. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early. The optimum swell direction matches perfectly.

After that, the swell just keeps building. Sunday the 2nd shows 6ft, then 7ft, with energy climbing to 2631. This is expert territory over 8ft later in the run. Monday the 3rd of August is another cracker with 7ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers, light winds. The energy is very strong (1982). The whole first week of August is firing, with surf staying above 5ft right through to the 11th. By the 9th of August, we’re looking at 10ft of SSW swell – that’s heavy, only for experts. The energy is massive (4272). The point and reef set-up will handle that long period groundswell well, but it’s going to be powerful.

The second week stays solid but winds are more moderate cross-off, so still clean. The real standouts are Saturday the 1st and Monday the 3rd of August, where everything lines up: strong swell, good direction, light winds, and excellent surf quality. Don’t sleep on that Friday the 31st either, it’s a beaut.

Talk soon,
Rusty

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