Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Nyang-Nyang over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window stretching out, but the reality is there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The onshore winds are relentless, mostly coming from the ESE and SE, and they’re blowing cross-on or cross for the entire forecast. That means the surface is going to be lumpy, choppy, and messy day after day. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Starting from Saturday, July 25th, the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-on, and the swell is a weak 4 ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1091), but it’s all blown out. The surf is flat on the quality front, and the commentary says “poor surf conditions.” That sums it up.

Sunday, July 26th, the swell jumps up to 10 ft from the SE with a short period of 9 seconds, and the wind is still fresh from the ESE at 22 mph. The energy is strong (1540 to 1623), but the cross wind and lumpy conditions mean it’s a mess. At 10 ft, this is only for the experts, and even then, the wind is going to ruin it.

Monday, July 27th, offers a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, but the energy is weak (253). The wind is still fresh and cross, so it’s a no-go.

The rest of the week through to the end of July and into the first week of August is more of the same. The swell heights hover between 4 ft and 7 ft, with periods ranging from 8 to 18 seconds. The energy values are moderate to strong (930 to 1977), but the wind keeps blowing cross-on. There’s no clean shoulder, no glassy moment, no offshore window. The guidance says “poor surf conditions” for nearly every session, with a few “marginal” calls where the tide might be playing tricks.

By the start of August, the swell picks up again. On August 6th, we’ve got a 10 ft SSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds and very strong energy (4671). That’s a lot of power, but the wind is still cross-on from the SE at 16 mph. That’s a big, powerful wave with a chop on top.

The pattern holds through the second week. The swell stays big, over 7 ft, and the period is long, up to 16 and 18 seconds, which is groundswell. But with the wind stuck in the cross-on direction, the wave quality is just not there. The setup is a reef break, exposed to the swell, but the wind is the enemy here.

If you are a kite surfer, this cross-on, strong wind and big swell combo might look interesting. But for a paddle surfer, this is a stretch of days where you’re better off waiting for the trade winds to lay down or the swell direction to shift. The forecasts can change, but right now, we’re looking at a blank run that goes all the way to the end of the window.

Rusty.

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