Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about this stretch in a language we all know.

First up, we're looking at the next 16 days and honestly, it's a tough stretch for the wave riders around here. The wind is a bit of a bully, and the conditions are just refusing to line up. There's swell, no doubt about it, but finding a clean, rideable wave is going to be a real challenge.

We start on Sunday the 19th of July. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the SW, with a decent 13-second period. The energy is moderate, reading 724. But the problem is the wind. It's a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Moving into Monday the 20th, the swell jumps up to 7 ft, and the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. That's a proper groundswell from the SSW. The energy is strong, reading 2890. But again, that fresh cross-onshore wind is ruining any chance of quality. This is the kind of day where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 21st sees the swell drop back to 6 ft, but the wind is still a fresh cross-onshore 19 mph. The energy is moderate at 1436. The pattern continues through Wednesday and Thursday, with waves in the 3 ft to 4 ft range and the same old cross-onshore wind. It's just not good.

Friday the 24th has a weird one – a 6 ft swell from the SE with a short, weak 7-second period. The energy is moderate at 754, but the fresh cross-onshore wind is still there. It's a write-off.

Saturday the 25th is the first day that gets a slight nod. The wind shifts to a cross-shore direction, still a fresh 19 mph, so it's lumpy cross-chop. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, giving moderate energy at 1106. It's still marginal, and the tide might be a factor, but it's the closest we get to anything rideable all week.

The second week doesn't offer much relief. There's a solid swell peaking on the 1st and 2nd of August, with waves over 8 ft and strong energy (3392 on the 1st). But the wind is howling at 22 mph cross-onshore, making it dangerous and ugly. The week before that has some cleaner cross-shore winds on the 29th, but the swell is just average at 4 ft.

So, the honest truth is, there's no standout session in this 16-day window. The crowd profile at Nyang-Nyang is sometimes an issue, but with conditions this poor, it'll be empty. The consistent onshore wind is the main villain here. If you have to go, maybe keep an eye on Saturday the 25th for a chance, but keep your expectations on the floor.

Rusty.

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