Nungas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s in store for Nungas. This is a pretty solid run of swell, but you’ve got to pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 82° which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s nice and tropical.

The first decent surf kicks off Thursday morning, July 9th, with a 7ft SSW swell. That’s a good size, running with a 15-second period, so it’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong, around 1877, so there’s plenty of push. But the wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, which keeps things clean enough. This is a reef and point setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but at 7ft, it’s a bit much for absolute beginners. Thursday afternoon drops slightly to 6ft, still SW, and the wind eases to 9 mph from the SSE. That’s a great window for experienced surfers.

Friday, July 10th, stays similar, with morning 5ft and afternoon 6ft, both with that lovely 15-16 second period. The wind stays cross-off, so the waves will be lined up and clean. Saturday morning, July 11th, has a 5ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the energy is still moderate at 1183. The wind is a gentle 9 mph, so it’s clean.

The standout is going to be Sunday, July 12th, if you want a smaller, more user-friendly wave. The morning is 4ft, and the afternoon is 3ft, with a 13-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s glassy. The energy is lower (397-488), but that’s a fun, clean wave for everyone. That’s your best bet for a relaxed session.

Monday, July 13th, is tiny, with 3ft to 3ft, and it’s a bit weak. Then Tuesday, July 14th, we get a solid pulse again – 6ft SSW swell, 18-second period! That’s a very long period, and the combined energy jumps to 2903. That’s a powerful swell. It’s going to be a bit straight for the beach, but for a reef and point like Nungas, that’s going to be a beauty. The wind is cross-off, so the afternoon session on the 14th is excellent for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, July 15th, stays strong at 7ft, but the wind is a bit stronger. Thursday, July 16th, through to the end of the week, we’re looking at 5ft to 6ft, with the period dropping to 14-15 seconds. The wind stays light and cross-off, so it’s consistent.

The second week, from about July 19th, we see a lot of 5ft to 6ft SW swell, with periods of 14-15 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. There’s a bit of a dip on the 22nd and 23rd with 4ft, and then it tails off to 3ft on the 24th and 25th. The energy stays moderate through the whole period, so it’s not a massive drop-off.

Overall, the best on offer is the Tuesday, July 14th afternoon session – that 6ft, 18-second groundswell with gentle cross-off wind is a genuine standout. The Sunday, July 12th is the pick for a smaller, clean, fun wave. After that, it’s a consistent run of good, clean surf, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind.

Rusty.

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