Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our local patch. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, no doubt about it.

Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 14th, we’re into it. Nungas is your spot. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much right on the money for this time of year – no surprises there. That first morning has some clouds and a 12 mph cross-off breeze from the ESE, keeping things clean. We’re looking at 6 ft of SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, pumping a lot of energy into the lineup (2119). It’s a bit of a beast though – that size and period will have it jacking up fast, so it’s one for experienced surfers only. The wind backs off a touch in the arvo and it stays clean.

Wednesday the 15th is the standout. Nungas is pumping again. Morning sees clean lines at 7 ft from the SSW, period still a lofty 17 seconds. The combined energy is massive (2377). That’s a serious paddle, and the wave face will be steep. The afternoon eases slightly to 7 ft from the same direction, with a 16-second period and a light 6 mph breeze – it’s going to be glassy and probably the best window. This is heavy, powerful surf. If you don’t have your wits about you, stay on the beach. This is the best on offer over the whole run.

Thursday the 16th drops off a notch. The swell eases to 5-6 ft, still from the SW, but the wind picks back up to 12 mph. It’s still clean, but the energy drops noticeably (1017-1100), so it becomes more of a fun, punchy wave than the beast of the previous days.

Friday the 17th through Saturday the 18th see the swell dip a bit more, between 4 ft and 5 ft, with the period settling around 14-16 seconds. Consistent cross-off breezes keep it tidy. It’s not the big show of Wednesday, but you’ll get some good, rippable walls. The energy is moderate (up to 1200). Sunday the 19th is the quietest of this first week, with 4 ft swell and a shorter 13-second period.

Then we get another pulse. Monday the 20th brings a jump back up to 6 ft in the morning, hitting 7 ft by the afternoon. Same trusty SSW direction, 17-second period, and a gentle 9 mph SSE breeze. Energy spikes back up (2227). That’s another solid day for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 21st holds at 6-6 ft from the SSW, still with decent period, but the wind is a bit stronger in the afternoon (12 mph). Still clean, but the magic is fading.

From Wednesday the 22nd onwards, the swell steadily backs off. We go from 4 ft down to barely 2 ft by Wednesday the 29th. The period stays in the 13-15 second range, so the waves that do show will have some shape, but they’ll be small and weak. From the 23rd right through to the 29th, it’s mostly knee-to-waist high stuff with moderate ESE breezes. There’s a bit of life on the 26th and 27th with some 4-4 ft swell, but it’s not enough to get excited about. The run of good, clean surf peters out and we’re left with a long grind of small, ordinary conditions.

So, to wrap it up: grab Wednesday the 15th and Monday the 20th. Those are the heavy hitters. The first week delivers the goods, the second week is a wait-and-see for any last pulse.

Stay safe out there,
Rusty

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