Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Nungas. This is a reef and point set-up that’s fairly exposed to swell, and the water is sitting at 81.9° – that’s about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a little toasty out there. The surf is fairly consistent overall, so there’s plenty to keep an eye on, with the best windows being Sunday morning and then a run of cleaner, punchier days later in the first week into the second.

Alright, let’s kick things off. Sunday the 5th starts with a clear morning, and we’ve got a 5.2 ft SSW swell running at 15 seconds – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The wind is light ESE at 9 mph, blowing offshore, so expect really clean lines out at Nungas. The combined energy is pumping at 1308, which is strong wave energy, making for some solid, well-shaped sets. That morning session is the standout early on – chest-to-head-high, clean, and with that offshore breeze, it’s going to be pretty special. Crowds can sometimes be an issue here, so get in early.

Sunday afternoon turns a bit cross-off with some clouds, but still decent. Monday the 6th sees the swell dip slightly to 4.6 ft, but the period stays long and the wind stays cross-off – good, but not as pristine as the morning before.

Tuesday the 7th is clean cross-off again, with 4.6 ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is moderate, dropping to around 1002, but the waves are still well-shaped. Wednesday the 8th brings a jump in size – morning starts at 6.2 ft and the afternoon hits 6.9 ft from the SW, period at 15 seconds. The energy is strong: 1608 in the morning, 1910 in the arvo. That’s getting up there – 6.9 ft is only for experienced surfers, especially on the reef. Winds are cross-off, so it’s clean but powerful.

Thursday the 9th is a ripper of a day for the experienced crew. Morning is 6.6 ft, afternoon drops to 6.2 ft, both from the SSW/SW with 15-second periods. The wind goes light cross-off in the arvo at 6 mph, and the energy is still strong at 1672. That afternoon session is a standout – solid, clean, and with that light breeze, the lines will be holding up beautifully.

Friday the 10th keeps the quality going. Morning sees 4.6 ft, but the afternoon jumps to 6.2 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, energy hitting 1892. Light cross-off winds all day, so expect excellent conditions for those who can handle it. Saturday the 11th is still very good – 5.6 ft in the morning, 5.2 ft in the arvo, clean cross-off winds, and strong energy.

By Sunday the 12th, things start to ease. Swell drops to 4.3 ft in the morning and 3.6 ft in the arvo, energy falls to 591 then 461 – weak to moderate. Still clean, but the juice is leaving. Monday the 13th morning is marginal at 3.6 ft, but then Monday afternoon throws a curveball – 2.6 ft but with a 20-second period, and energy spikes to 1126. That’s a very long-period groundswell, meaning long waits between sets, but when they come, they’ll be clean and lined up – best for the point here.

Tuesday the 14th sees a big morning of 6.2 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and energy ripping at 2161 – very strong. That’s for experts only. The afternoon drops to 4.3 ft but still has 17-second period and 1772 energy, excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 15th stays solid – 5.6 ft and 5.9 ft through the day, both with strong energy (2015 and 1963), but with cross-off winds.

Thursday the 16th is another cracker: morning has 5.9 ft with rain showers and cross-off wind, but the afternoon turns offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, with 5.9 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and 1568 energy. That afternoon is a standout – moderate offshore wind cleaning it right up, big lines, perfect for the experienced surfer at Nungas.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th taper off a bit – 5.2 ft down to 3.9 ft, energy dropping to moderate. Still clean, but nothing to write home about. Then Sunday the 19th morning comes back strong: 5.6 ft SSW, 16-second period, 1507 energy, and light cross-off winds – excellent for the experienced. The afternoon is a touch less, but still solid.

Monday the 20th wraps things up with 4.6 ft in the morning, easing to 4.6 ft in the arvo, energy moderate. It’s clean and rideable, but not a standout.

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