Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards here at Nungas. This is a reef and point break that’s fairly exposed to a SW swell, and it’s fairly consistent, which is a good sign. The water’s sitting at around 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The forecast kicks off this Sunday the 13th with a SW swell around 6 ft, but the morning’s a bit marginal – tide might be playing tricks. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, so the ocean’s clean but the conditions are just okay. Combined energy is strong, up at 2603, so there’s plenty of push. Sunday arvo the swell bumps to 8 ft, still a cross-off, but that’s getting up there for the less experienced. It’s still clean, though.

Monday the 14th sees the swell hanging around 6 ft from the SW, period a long 16 seconds. The morning is still only marginal, but by Monday afternoon things sharpen up: wind drops to 9 mph from the SE, and the conditions turn excellent for those who know what they’re doing. That long period means the wave face will be nice and lined up – this point setup will love it. Energy is still moderate at 1764.

Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th keeps delivering. You’re looking at 6 ft to 6 ft SW swell with that lovely 15-second period, and the wind stays a light to gentle cross-off. Tuesday morning is excellent, Wednesday morning too. Thursday morning is the standout for me – the swell is 6 ft, period 14 seconds, and the wind is just a light breeze from the SE at 6 mph. That is glassy potential. Energy is solid at 1563. This is your best bet early in the week. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.

Friday the 18th eases a touch to 6 ft, still clean, still good vibes. The weekend of the 19th drops to 4-5 ft, but the wind stays light, so the longboarders will be smiling.

Now, look ahead to the following week. Sunday the 20th sees a pulse of energy come back – 6 ft to 7 ft SW swell with a 17-second period and combined energy hitting 2025. That’s a groundswell with serious legs. The wind is still cross-off, so it’ll be clean but that’s a lot of water moving – only for the experienced. The best of the second week is probably Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th, with swell around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SSW, combined energy strong, and the wind dropping to a light 6 mph. These mornings look excellent. A little less certain this far out, but promising.

The last few days, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th, hold 7 ft to 7 ft SSW swell, still with light winds. The energy stays in the 1500-2200 range. This is expert territory but the quality is there.

The standout pick: Thursday morning the 17th at Nungas – 6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, light breeze at 6 mph, cross-off, clean. That’s your session.

Rusty.

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