Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Nungas over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, and it kicks off right from the start. Monday the 17th sees clean, 5ft to 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the ESE and SSE, so the lineup stays clean. The combined swell energy is around 1063 to 1029 (moderate to strong). It’s a nice gentle start to the week, well within reach for most.

Tuesday the 18th is where things step up. Swell jumps to 6ft from the SW by the afternoon, period stretching to 16 seconds, and the energy bumps way up – morning sits at 1828, afternoon at 2437. That’s moderate to strong energy and the waves will have proper power. Still cross-off breezes, clean faces. This is the standout of the first half of the week – excellent for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 19th gets even bigger. We’re talking 8ft to 8ft SSW/SW groundswell with a whopping 18 to 19-second period. The combined energy rockets to 3615 and then 4177 – that’s very strong. This is big, powerful surf. At over 8ft, it’s only for the experts. Nungas is a reef and point setup, so those long-period swells will line up beautifully, though expect some lulls between sets. The cross-off wind keeps it clean.

Thursday the 20th holds the biggest pulse: 10ft SW groundswell in the morning, period 17 seconds, energy 4303. That’s about as serious as it gets. Only the most experienced should even think about paddling out. The afternoon drops back to 8ft but still solid.

From Friday the 21st right through the weekend, the swell stays in the 7ft to 8ft range, still SW/SSW, periods around 15 to 17 seconds. Energy stays strong – between 1945 and 3378. The winds remain favourable, mostly cross-off, but some afternoons on the 22nd and 24th go cross-shore with a slight chop. Still good for the skilled crew, but the magic of the midweek is gone.

The following week from Monday the 25th sees the swell ease back to 5ft to 5ft, with periods dropping to around 12 to 14 seconds. Energy drops into the 700 to 1000 range (moderate). Conditions stay clean with light cross-off breezes. Good for a relaxed session, nothing huge.

Then Thursday the 27th afternoon brings a nice little kick: 5ft SSW with a 16-second period, energy 1472 – that’s a surprise pulse. Clean and punchy.

Friday the 28th keeps the 7ft SSW/SW swell going with 14-second period, energy around 1786 to 1997. Light winds, clean again. Worth a look.

The last weekend, the 29th, is a bit messy with moderate breezes and a drop-off in quality. But then Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st bring a fresh long-period SW groundswell (17 to 18 seconds) pushing 5ft to 6ft, energy in the 1890 to 2222 range – strong and clean. That’s a nice way to cap off the run, particularly for anyone who missed the earlier bigger days.

So for the standout: Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are the true heavy-hitters – big, powerful, clean, and perfect for experts at a reef and point that loves that long-period SW groundswell. Tuesday the 18th afternoon is also a beauty for the slightly smaller but still solid offering. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Nungas, so get in early during the week.

Water temp sits around average for this time of year – nothing unusual to note.

That’s the picture from here. Stay safe out there, and keep an eye on the sets.

Rusty.

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