Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu at Nungas.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming, starting this Saturday the 22nd of August. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is pretty much average for the time of year – no weirdness there.

This weekend is all about the groundswell. Saturday afternoon fires up with a strong 8ft SSW swell, period around 16 seconds, and light cross-off winds from the ESE at 9 mph. The combined energy is pumping at 2563 (moderate to strong), and it’s clean. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but at that size, it’s expert territory. Nungas is a reef and point, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely.

Sunday the 23rd keeps the pace. Morning has 7ft SSW swell, 15-second period, with SE winds at 6 mph. Energy is 2260, and it’s clean. Afternoon picks up energy at 2587, with SSE winds. This is the standout window for the weekend – consistent, clean, and powerful. Still 7ft, so bring your experience. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Monday the 24th holds 7ft to 7ft, SSW direction, period 15-16 seconds. Winds stay light and cross-off. Energy drops a little through the day, from 2016 to 2013. The morning gets a “marginal” tide tag, so pick your session.

Tuesday the 25th sees the swell back off. Morning is 5ft, but the afternoon bumps to 6ft SW with a 16-second period and energy at 1591. That’s fun, more manageable size, but still has that long-period power. Winds are clean.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are still in the game, with 5ft to 6ft SSW/SW swell, periods around 14 seconds, and light cross-off breezes. Energy in the 1000-1100 range – moderate. Good, clean, but not the standouts of the weekend.

Now, Friday the 28th of August – this is the one to circle. Morning brings a 10ft SW swell, 17-second period, and combined energy of 4660 (very strong). The wind is light from the SE at 6 mph, and it’s clean. That is a serious groundswell pulse. For Nungas, a reef and point, that long period and big size will produce some freight-train lines. Strictly for experts. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind goes more cross-shore, so the morning is the call.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th keep the swell in the 5ft to 7ft range, with light winds. Energy is moderate to strong. Good, but the standouts are the weekend just gone and Friday the 28th.

The first week of September sees another pulse. Tuesday the 1st of September has 7ft SW swell, 17-second period, and energy at 2328. Winds are 9 mph cross-off – clean. That’s a strong option for the long-range planners. Wednesday the 2nd of September is even bigger, with 8ft SW swell and energy at 3243. Light winds again. This is promising but less certain that far out, but it’s got the look of another stand-out day.

The rest of the first week of September runs 4ft to 6ft, with clean conditions. It’s consistent, but the real juice is in those first two weekends and the big Friday pulse. There’s no gap – it’s a solid 16-day run of surf.

For the absolute best, I’d say Saturday the 22nd and Friday the 28th of August are the top-tier windows. Saturday the 22nd has the clean 8ft SSW groundswell and light cross-off wind. Friday the 28th has the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole period at 10ft, but you need to be experienced. The long-period groundswell barrels at Nungas will be something special.

Keep your eyes on the long-range Tuesday and Wednesday of the first week of September, too – that could be a late-charging stand-out.

This is Rusty, signing off. Go get some.

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