Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right. Let’s talk about Nungas.

We’ve got a stretch of solid, consistent SW groundswell running from 12 September through to the end of the month. This is a reef-and-point setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and the direction is bang on the optimum from the southwest. The water temp is sitting at about 80°F, which is dead average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The whole run is characterised by cross-off winds, mainly from the SE and SSE, keeping things clean. It's not glassy offshore, but it's steady cross-off, and that’s good news. The swell hangs around the 5ft to 8ft range for most of the period, with periods between 14 and 18 seconds – that’s proper long-period groundswell, so expect power, shape, and those longer lulls between sets. This sort of swell loves a point and reef setup like Nungas; it won't just close out.

The standout is the weekend of 20 and 21 September. On Sunday the 20th, we’ve got 8ft from the SW at 16 seconds, light SE breezes in the morning, combined wave energy hitting 2580 (strong). The afternoon holds solid at 8ft with 2653 energy. Monday the 21st follows up with 7ft at 15 seconds, still light winds. This is the pick of the whole forecast – powerful, clean, and consistent for experienced surfers. If you want the best of the best, that’s your window.

The earlier weekend, 12/13 September, has its moments too – Saturday the 12th sees 5ft at 15 seconds, with energy readings of 1688 (moderate). It’s good, but the later pulse is stronger and more lined up. The midweek from 14-17 September is still surfable, with chest to head-high sets, but the quality drops a notch with moderate breezes and some marginal tide windows. Still, it’s far from flat.

Toward the end of the month, around 23-24 September, the swell swings more SSW with periods of 15-16 seconds, energy around 1214 – still solid, just a slight shift in direction. The last few days of the month see the size back off to 5ft, but consistent and clean under light winds.

The whole period is remarkably consistent. No real gaps – just waves day after day. If you’re a beginner, be mindful: anything over about 5ft here is pushing it, and by the 20th with 8ft, only experienced surfers should be out.

Crowds are possible at Nungas, as it’s a spot that gets attention, especially on the weekends. On the standout days, expect company.

Rusty.

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