Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, it’s a tough one. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off, constantly battling a strong cross-onshore wind. The swell is there, but the quality is just not there. It’s a real shame because Nyang-Nyang (reef) is a setup that needs clean conditions to shine, and it’s just not getting them. From Saturday the 25th of July through to Friday the 31st, we’re looking at winds from the ESE at 15 to 25 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. The swell energy is moderate to strong, with values like 1285 on Saturday morning, but it’s all wasted on rough conditions. Even the long-period groundswells, with periods up to 17 seconds, are getting chopped up.

The first real chance of a session comes on Saturday the 1st of August. The wind drops to a moderate 12 mph, and the afternoon shows some promise. Swell from the SSW at 7 ft with a 18-second period – that’s a long period groundswell, which is great for a reef like this. The combined energy is strong at 2462. The wind is cross-shore, which is better than the cross-on we’ve been seeing, but it’s still a moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop, so it’s a marginal call. It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s not a standout.

Sunday the 2nd of August sees a similar story. The afternoon again has moderate cross-shore wind with a 6 ft SSW swell, and the period is a very long 20 seconds. The energy is very strong at 3734. This is a powerful groundswell hitting the reef, but the wind is still a factor, keeping it from being perfect. It’s another marginal option.

After that, we’re back into the fresh cross-onshore winds through the middle of the week, with waves getting too big for comfort, up to 8 ft on Monday the 3rd. That’s expert territory, and with the wind making it lumpy, it’s not a fun paddle. The combined energy hits 3272, but it’s all just messy.

The long-range window, from the 5th of August onwards, stays frustrating. The wind eases a little by the 9th, but the cross-onshore breeze keeps the surface average. The swell remains solid, with 8 ft SSW groundswell on the 9th and energy at 2668, but it’s still a marginal prospect. The wind is simply never truly offshore or glassy, and that’s what this reef needs. For the whole 16-day window, the best bet is the afternoon of the 2nd of August, but even that is a gamble with the cross-shore chop. It’s a long wait for a session that might not fully deliver.

Rusty, signing off.

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