Dark Reef Surf Break

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Issued: 6 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
29.5° C

Normal for this time of year

Dark Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dark Reef surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dark Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Dark Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dark Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dark Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
5
0.1
NE
9
0.8
S
5
1.3
S
6
0.1
E
8
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.2
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.7
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.1
NE
9
0.8
S
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.8
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
3
37
100
1
0
69
0
46
62
0
28
73
38
21
52
3
38
3
3
41
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
SE
15
SSW
5
W
10
SE
15
SSE
5
W
10
SE
15
S
5
WSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
SE
20
SSE
10
SW
10
SE
25
SSE
10
SW
10
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:54AM1.83m
9:46AM1.84m
10:37AM1.79m
11:28AM1.68m
12:17PM1.51m
1:06PM1.30m
5:39AM1.06m
Low Tide
5:19PM-0.16m
6:11PM-0.20m
7:03PM-0.17m
7:51PM-0.07m
8:34PM0.07m
9:10PM0.24m
9:35PM0.42m
9:40AM1.00m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
 mm
8
3
5
6
4
3
2
2
Temp °C
31
29
32
29
27
31
30
27
31
29
27
31
30
27
30
30
27
31
30
27
31
Feels °C
34
34
34
32
30
34
34
31
33
32
31
33
33
32
33
32
31
33
32
31
35
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
0.9
S
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
2
3
3
3
1
50
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.8
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
6
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.2
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.7
S
5
1.1
S
5
1.2
S
5
0.8
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
6
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
41
72
37
100
89
97
69
86
46
62
74
28
73
38
21
52
74
38
125
127
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
677
1260
677
13
1260
1282
677
436
1363
1339
425
425
911
425
911
911
425
911
911
425
425
Best forecast wave conditions in Khánh Hoà
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Vietnam
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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Information about the Dark Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dark Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dark Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dark Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Dark Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dark Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Dark Reef is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Nhatrang. If you plan a holiday in Khánh Hoà, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nhatrang. Nhatrang has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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