Nyang-Nyang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Nyang-Nyang.

Right now, we’ve got a solid stretch of poor-to-marginal conditions that stretches from today through the first week of August. The water’s 79°, right on the money for this time of year, nothin’ strange about that.

The problem from Thursday 30 July through to about Tuesday 11 August is that damn cross-onshore wind. It’s mostly from the southeast or east-southeast, blowing 12-19 mph, and that’s got the surface all chopped up and lumpy. There’s plenty of swell in the water – we’re talkin’ 5 ft to 8 ft, with a long period of 15–18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The combined swell energy is moderate to very strong (values between 1380 and 4117), so there’s heaps of power, but the wind’s just wreckin’ it. Even though the swell’s coming from the SSW to SW, which is the optimum direction for this reef setup, the conditions are just not surfable for a wave rider.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope in the second week. On Tuesday 11 August, the morning shapes up with a SSE breeze at 9 mph and the wind’s actually offshore – that’s a game changer. Swell eases a bit to 7 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and while the surf is still marginal, the cleaner wind means it’s a lot more manageable. Then the standout: Tuesday afternoon sees the wind swing to S at 9 mph, still offshore, and the swell bumps up to 10 ft from the SSW with an 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy hits 5369, which is strong. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. Keep in mind, with that long period and 10 ft size, it’s only for experts at this reef. The waves will be powerful, clean, and well-shaped, but the sets will be few and far between, with long lulls in between.

Wednesday 12 August continues the offshore wind trend: SSW and SW at 6-9 mph, swell holding around 8 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. Still solid, still only for the experienced crew.

After that, from Thursday 13 August into the weekend, the wind starts to turn back cross-onshore or onshore, and the rain showers roll in on Friday, so the window slams shut.

If you’re a surfer, your best bet is to sit tight through this first long spell of trade wind chop. Keep an eye on Tuesday 11 August afternoon – that’s the one day where it all comes together. It’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in yet, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

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