Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Nyang-Nyang over the next two weeks. This is a reef break built for advanced surfers, and it’s fairly consistent, so there’s always something to look at. The water temp is 26°, pretty normal for the season, no big anomalies.

The first surf worth a mention is Wednesday the 26th, but it’s a rough one. A 5ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period and a cross-onshore wind from the SE at 16 mph makes for choppy, poor conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 877. Scratch that.

Thursday the 27th shapes up a little better. Morning brings a 4ft SSW swell, longer period at 16 seconds, energy at 1339, but the wind is still cross-onshore at 9 mph. Afternoon picks up to 6ft from the SSW, 15-second period, energy at 2560, and still cross-onshore. It’s bigger but not clean.

Friday the 28th is where it gets serious. Morning delivers a solid 10ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, energy at 4018 – strong stuff. Wind is light cross-onshore at 9 mph, fairly choppy but rideable for experts. This is over 8ft, so beginners beware – expert territory only. Afternoon drops to 8ft from the SW, same period, energy at 3329, with onshore wind cleaning it a bit.

Saturday the 29th morning is the standout early on. A 7ft SSW swell, 15-second period, energy at 1737, with the wind easing to just 3 mph from the SE – almost glassy, very light cross-onshore. This gives clean waves on the reef. The swell direction matches the optimum SW direction. The long period means better shape and longer lulls between sets. Crowds can show up sometimes, so expect a few. This is your best early call.

Sunday the 30th goes back to choppy and poor with moderate cross-onshore winds. Monday the 31st has a 5ft to 6ft SW swell with an 18-second period, energy around 1595 to 2022, but the wind stays cross-onshore and choppy. Tuesday the 1st of September pushes up to 7ft from the SW, 18-second period, energy at 2945, but the wind is fresh at 19 mph, making it lumpy and poor – better for kite surfing than paddling.

From Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th, it’s a poor stretch. Swell ranges from 4ft to 7ft, but cross-onshore winds at 12 to 16 mph keep it choppy. Energy drops as low as 760. Skip it. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th lift a bit with 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, period around 15 seconds, energy up to 1766, but the wind stays at 12 mph, marginal at best.

In the second week, Monday the 7th offers a 6ft SSW swell, 14-second period, energy at 1368, with wind dropping to 9 mph from the SE. Still cross-onshore and fairly choppy, but rideable. Tuesday the 8th has a 4ft swell with a long 17-second period in the afternoon, energy at 1558, but the chop holds it back.

The late standouts are Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. Wednesday morning has a 7ft swell from the SSW, 15-second period, energy at 1797, with moderate cross-onshore wind. By afternoon, the swell holds at 7ft with a 17-second period, energy jumps to 2463, and the wind stays manageable. Thursday the 10th morning gives a 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy at 2047, with a gentle cross-onshore breeze. These days have size and power, but the wind never fully cleans up – still excellent for the advanced crew. The long period is a bonus for the reef, giving longer lulls and better wave shape.

Pick your sessions: Saturday the 29th morning for cleanliness, and Thursday the 10th morning for power. This is big water stuff – over 8ft it’s experts only. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Rusty signing off.

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