Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Nungas over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, so don’t be hangin’ up the wetsuit just yet.

The pattern kicks off this Friday, July 31st, with some clean, cross-off conditions. The water temp is sitting right on 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds, giving it a proper groundswell feel. The energy is strong (1279), and it’s a reef and point set-up, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Friday afternoon is a good session to ease into the weekend.

Saturday morning the 1st of August is a standout early. The swell bumps up a touch to 5ft from the SSW, still with that long 16-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off. The energy is solid (1491), and the conditions are glassy. This is the pick of the early part of the run. The swell holds through Sunday, getting a bit more size at 6ft to 7ft. Sunday morning is still manageable for a strong intermediate, but by Sunday afternoon, with 7ft and 17 seconds, it’s starting to push into experienced territory. That’s a great session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Monday through Wednesday of the first week keeps a clean 6ft to 7ft range, with light to gentle cross-off winds. The energy is moderate to strong (1159-1519). Nothing too wild, but consistently good. The real standout in the first week is Thursday the 6th of August. The swell jumps to 7ft to 8ft from the SW and SSW, with periods of 17-18 seconds, and the energy is very strong (2810-3083). The wind is light, and the conditions are clean. That is a proper day for the experienced surfer.

Now, the second week gets interesting. The week of the 10th keeps a solid 7ft to 8ft, but the real highlight is Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re looking at a pumping 12ft from the SSW with a very long 19-second period, and the energy is exceptional (7926). That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s going to be a big day for the experts only. Anyone under an advanced level should stay on the beach for that one. This is the best on offer for the whole run, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

The swell backs off a bit after that, but stays in the 6ft to 8ft range through the rest of the week, with another solid pulse pushing 10ft on the 15th. The consistent, clean conditions and the reef/point set-up make Nungas a great bet for this whole period. The crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so it’s a solid spot to get a few waves without the full circus.

Rusty.

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