Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for Nyang-Nyang. This is a world-class reef break, but it’s getting hammered by a persistent cross-onshore wind that’s just ruining the face of the waves. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up for a while, but even then, it’s only marginal.

The overall pattern is dominated by a strong, long-period SW groundswell (periods of 14 to 18 seconds, even hitting 17 seconds) that’s pumping in a ton of energy—we’re talking combined energy values regularly in the 4-digit range, peaking at 2715 on Monday the 20th. But that energy is completely wasted. For the first week, from Monday the 20th right through to Friday the 25th, it’s a write-off. The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the ESE or SE every day, making it a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. The water is sitting at about 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning session is still a bit ugly, but it’s the first time we see a “marginal” label. The wind swings to a cross-shore ESE breeze at 19 mph, and there’s a 4ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period and strong energy (1231). It’s not the cleanest, but it’s the best the week has to offer. Still, the cross-chop will be a factor.

Then we hit another dry spell. Sunday the 26th through to Friday the 31st of July is more of the same: fresh to moderate onshore winds and lumpy surf. The swell drops off a bit, but the conditions are just not there.

The only other standout, and it’s a tentative one, is on Sunday the 2nd of August. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the ESE at 16 mph. This one is marked as “marginal” due to tide, but it’s the best chance for a window. The energy is strong (1568), and the direction (SW) is spot on for Nyang-Nyang. Because the swell is under 8ft and the period is long, it’s going to be a proper, powerful groundswell. The caveat is that long-period SW swell can be a bit tricky here, but a reef break like this is exactly where you want it. Just know that the crowds are *sometimes* a problem here, so if the wind holds, expect a few folks out.

Honestly, if you’re not a solid advanced surfer, this whole forecast is a pass. The 6ft to 7ft waves are too big for beginners, and the 7ft to 7ft days are expert-only territory. For the rest of us, it’s a kite-surfing kind of setup until that Sunday the 2nd.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that Sunday the 2nd.

Rusty.

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