Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the run at Nungas.

We’ve got a solid stretch of swell coming in for Nungas, a reef and point break that’s fairly consistent and loves a SSW to SW swell. Water temp is 79°, which is right on the money for this time of year – nothing weird there.

It all starts on Monday afternoon, August 3rd. A clean 6ft SSW swell, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with light cross-off ESE winds at 9 mph, it’s going to be lined up perfectly. The combined energy reading is 1181 (moderate), and conditions are looking very good.

Tuesday the 4th keeps it going. Morning is 5ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with the same clean wind. The afternoon drops to a lighter SSE breeze at 6 mph, making it even glassier. Energy is moderate, around 1017 to 1042. Shoulder-high fun.

Wednesday the 5th is the first real standout. Morning is clean with 5ft, but the afternoon is the one. Swell holds at 5ft, period stretches to 15 seconds, and energy jumps to 1371. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – waves will have punch and defined lineups.

Thursday the 6th gets bigger. 7ft SSW in the morning, with a very long period of 18 seconds. Energy is strong at 2462. The wind is a bit stronger at 12 mph from the ESE, still cross-off, so it’s clean but a bit textured. Afternoon is 7ft with 17 seconds. This is expert territory – over 7ft, powerful, and not for beginners.

Friday the 7th is the peak. Morning is 7ft SSW, 17 seconds, with light 6 mph ESE winds. Energy at 2729 (strong). The afternoon is the best of the whole run: 8ft SSW, 16 seconds, with a gentle SSE breeze. Energy rockets to 3549 (strong to very strong). This is big, clean, powerful surf. Only for experts, and if you’re ready, it’s going to be a day to remember.

Saturday the 8th holds big. Morning is 8ft SSW with 16 seconds, but the wind is a moderate 12 mph from the SE, keeping it bumpy. The afternoon is better: 8ft, 16 seconds, with a light SSE cross-off. Energy at 2939. Still expert territory, but the afternoon is cleaner.

Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th see the swell easing. Sunday is 7ft to 7ft, with gentle cross-off winds. Monday the 10th is a hidden gem. Morning is 6ft SSW with 15 seconds, light winds, energy at 2531. But the afternoon – wow. 8ft SSW, 18 seconds, light SSE winds, and energy hits 3887 (very strong). That’s a massive groundswell pulse. It’s a Monday, so crowds will be lighter. This is a top-tier session.

Tuesday the 11th is still fun, 8ft SSW in the morning, but the wind shifts to a cross-shore S at 9 mph in the afternoon, bringing a little chop. Still good, but not as clean.

From Wednesday the 12th onward, the swell settles into a consistent 5ft to 7ft range, with periods between 14 and 17 seconds. Winds stay mostly light to moderate cross-off, keeping conditions clean. Energy drops to moderate levels, around 1000 to 2000. There’s a notable return of energy on Friday the 14th morning (7ft, 17 seconds, 2122 energy) and again on Monday the 17th afternoon (6ft, 17 seconds, 2213 energy). The 18th is still solid with 6ft SW swell.

The standout sessions are Wednesday 5th afternoon, Friday 7th afternoon, and Monday 10th afternoon. If you can only surf one, make it Monday the 10th afternoon – that 18-second groundswell with light winds and very high energy is the best of the bunch.

Nungas can get crowded sometimes, so plan accordingly.

Rusty, out.

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