Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but don’t get too excited just yet—there’s a bit of a slow start, and the wind is going to be a headache for most of the run.

First up, the only spot on the radar is Nyang-Nyang, a reef break that’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is bang on normal for this time of year—nothing unusual there. The pattern is pretty clear: we’ve got a whole lot of swell coming through, but it’s almost always hitting with a cross-onshore wind, which is going to leave things choppy and messy.

The forecast kicks off on Monday, September 7th, with a 6ft SSW swell, but it’s already cross-on at 12 mph, so it’s a write-off. Tuesday the 8th sees a bigger 8ft SSW swell, but again, the wind is off, and the conditions are poor. We’re looking at a string of days where the swell builds and drops, but the wind doesn’t let up. Wednesday the 9th has a 8ft SSW swell, but it’s still cross-on and fairly choppy—not worth paddling out for.

The only real standout in this whole period comes right at the end, on Sunday, September 20th. We’ve got a big 10ft SW swell rolling in with a period of 16 seconds—that’s a long-period groundswell, full of energy. The combined energy is sitting at 4396 (strong to very strong), so there’s plenty of push. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SE, still cross-on, but it’s the lightest breeze we’ve seen in weeks. That’s going to keep things cleaner than anything else on offer. This is a big swell, though—over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experts. Beginners, stay well clear. This is a reef break, and with that long period, it’s going to be lining up nicely, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks. Still, if you’re experienced, this is the best we’ve got.

Before that, there’s a gap of over a week with nothing really worth chasing. The surf is there, but the wind is just too much. The morning of Saturday, September 19th, has a 5ft SW swell with a gentle cross-on breeze, but it’s small and marginal. The afternoon of the same day brings a 4ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, which is interesting, but it’s tiny and the energy is weak (1754). Not worth the drive.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off due to constant cross-onshore wind. The second week is looking better, but the only real standout is Sunday, September 20th, with that big 10ft SW groundswell and the lightest wind we’ll see. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it just yet, but it’s the one to keep an eye on. Everything else is just marginal at best.

Rusty.

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