Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Nyang-Nyang is serving up over the next two weeks. Right off the bat, we’ve got a steady diet of solid, long-period groundswell from the SSW and SW, but the wind is the wrench in the works – it’s stuck cross-on for damn near every session, which is going to chop up the faces. The water’s at 78°, a bit cooler than average for this time of year, nothing crazy but you’ll feel it.

For Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, swell runs from 7 ft to 7 ft with a long 15 to 16 second period – a ton of energy (2472 to 2518 combined energy) – and it’s coming from the SSW, right on the money for this advanced reef. But the wind is cross-on from the SE at 12 to 13 mph, putting a chop on it. Mornings are only “marginal,” afternoons are poor. For advanced surfers only, size is over 5 ft, but quality is wrecked.

Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th, swell drops a bit – 6 ft to 7 ft – but that cross-on wind keeps blowing 12 to 16 mph, combined energy strong (1344 to 1917). Periods stay long at 16 seconds, hinting at good shape, but the onshore chop kills it. Poor to marginal all the way.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th, swell eases to 4 ft to 5 ft, but Thursday afternoon spikes to a 20-second period with energy at 2492 – very long period groundswell, which suits this reef break. Wind is still cross-on, moderate, choppy. Thursday morning has 4 ft swell with 16-second period and 1453 energy – marginal.

Now, Friday the 28th is the real standout. Morning brings a solid 10 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and combined energy of 4022 – that’s powerful, expert-only territory over 8 ft. Wind is cross-on from the SSE at 9 mph, so it’s a gentle cross-onshore, fairly choppy, but for this size and energy it might hold. Biggest energy of the whole period. Afternoon drops to 8 ft but wind picks to 13 mph, choppier. If you’re a seasoned surfer, Friday morning is the go.

Saturday the 29th through Sunday the 30th, swell drops hard – 4 ft to 6 ft, periods 13 to 15 seconds, energy falling to 734 to 1576. Wind stays cross-on, poor to marginal. Not worth it.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September, swell builds again. Monday afternoon has 6 ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period and energy of 2483 – clean groundswell, but cross-on wind at 9 mph keeps it fairly choppy. Tuesday morning is the next best: 8 ft SW, 18-second period, energy of 3714, with a gentle cross-on breeze. Almost a standout, but the wind angle holds it back. Still for advanced only.

From Wednesday the 2nd of September through Friday the 4th, swell tapers – 4 ft to 8 ft, periods 14 to 16 seconds, but all sessions rated poor. Wind is relentless cross-on.

Saturday the 5th of September, swell bottoms to 2 ft to 3 ft, with a surprise 21-second period on the afternoon. Ultra-long period, but energy is low at 839, and it’s tiny. Marginal.

Sunday the 6th of September – another notable window. Morning and afternoon both deliver 8 ft SSW swell with 17-second period and energy of 3399 to 3621 – big, powerful, expert-level. Morning has gentle cross-on from the SSE, so it’s fairly choppy but cleaner than most. Afternoon wind picks to moderate. Solid option for experienced surfers, but the wind remains the weak point.

Best on offer is Friday the 28th of August morning – 10 ft SSW at 16 seconds, massive energy (4022), and the gentlest wind. Experts only. The other pick is Sunday the 6th of September morning – 8 ft SSW at 17 seconds, high energy, but less certain this far out. Crowds are possible – it’s “sometimes” busy, so you might have company on the bigger swells. Nyang-Nyang is a fairly consistent advanced reef, but this run is all about fighting the onshore wind. If it ever cleans up, it’d be world-class.

Rusty.

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