Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking over the next couple of weeks at Nyang-Nyang.

Straight up, it’s a frustrating run. We’ve got a solid, consistent supply of SW groundswell pumping in – we’re talking serious energy levels, with combined energy readings regularly pushing into the thousands (2002 to 3906), but the wind is the story here, and it’s not a good one. For the vast majority of the forecast, we’re dealing with a persistent cross-onshore breeze that’s chopping up the surface. It’s a real shame because the swell is there, but the quality just isn’t.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 26°C, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, if you’re desperate for a window, the best bet looks like the morning of Tuesday, 8th September. The wind actually goes straight onshore (on), and with a 8ft (2.3m) SSW swell at a 13-second period, there’s enough power to wrap in. The energy is very strong (3250). It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see for a while. Wednesday morning, 9th September, is also onshore wind, with 8ft (2.5m), 16-second SSW groundswell and very strong energy (3182). That’s a lot of water moving, and it might be a bit of a handful for anyone but the experienced crew – that’s expert territory at that size. Even so, the chop from the earlier cross-onshore days might still be lingering.

Most other days are a write-off for a clean surf. The wind stays cross-onshore, the surface is choppy, and the guidance marks it as poor or marginal at best. By Saturday, 12th September, the swell starts to dip a bit, and the wind is actually picking up to 16 mph (25 km/h), making it even worse.

There’s a little flicker of hope right at the end. On the morning of Saturday, 19th September, we’ve got another 8ft (2.3m), 17-second SW groundswell with very strong energy (3097) and a gentler 9 mph (15 km/h) cross-onshore breeze. The ‘gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy’ description is a step up from most of what we’ve seen, and might offer a few more rideable faces. Same again that afternoon. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it, but it’s something to watch.

Honestly, with the persistent cross-onshore wind and the size of the swell, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer trying to get a clean wave. There are long gaps of poor conditions with no real standout, especially from the 13th to the 18th.

Stay tuned, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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