Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on offer for Nyang-Nyang over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, this forecast is a tough one. There’s plenty of swell coming in, but the wind is almost always messing things up. It’s either cross-on or cross, and the word “choppy” shows up a lot. There’s a ton of energy in the water, but the conditions just aren’t lining up for a clean surf. The water is sitting at 79°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first chance to paddle out comes on Thursday, August 6th, and it’s only a marginal call. The swell is 7ft from the SSW with a 17-second period – that’s real groundswell, very long period, so it’ll have plenty of power and shape. The combined energy is strong (2581). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the ESE at 18 mph, which is going to put a lumpy cross-chop on the face. It’s not clean, but for an advanced surfer it might be worth a look if you’re keen.

The next sighting of something better is on Tuesday, August 11th. The morning shows 10ft of SSW swell, still with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (4161). The wind eases to a gentle breeze at 9 mph, but it’s still cross-on. That’s a big swell – over 8ft – so this is strictly for experts only. The wave comment says “marginal,” so don’t expect perfection, but if you’re a charger and can handle the messy wind, that’s your window.

Honestly, I can’t call any of these days a real standout. The swell is there almost every day, sometimes really big, and the period is often long (14 to 18 seconds, even hitting 23 seconds on the 14th), but the wind is never offshore, never glassy. It’s always cross-on or cross. The reef at Nyang-Nyang is exposed and takes the best from the SW, but without that clean wind, it’s going to be a struggle. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue, but with conditions this average, you’ll probably have the place to yourself.

If you’re a kite surfer, there’s a heap of strong wind and big swell here, especially from August 15th with 22 mph winds and 8ft to 10ft swell – that would be a proper session for a kite. For a paddle surfer, it’s a bit of a letdown. The long-range stuff (second week) is bigger and more powerful, but the wind stays stubborn, so it’s a wait-and-see situation.

Signing off, Rusty.

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