Dark Reef Surf Break

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Issued: 12 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
29.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dark Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 13th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 13th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 13th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.7
S
6
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.7
S
5
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.7
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
33
7
6
28
6
7
17
16
21
59
5
5
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
SSE
5
WNW
0
E
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
SE
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SE
15
SSE
5
WNW
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
W
5
ESE
10
S
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
WSW
Wind State
on
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
6:13AM1.12m
4:45PM0.91m
6:09AM1.23m
8:09PM0.84m
6:21AM1.36m
6:46AM1.51m
7:22AM1.65m
8:05AM1.76m
8:54AM1.83m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.85m
10:44PM0.70m
1:54PM0.61m
10:29PM0.83m
2:46PM0.36m
3:36PM0.13m
4:27PM-0.05m
5:19PM-0.16m
6:11PM-0.20m
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
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
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
 mm
6
10
2
3
6
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
6
2
Temp °C
31
30
26
30
30
27
29
29
26
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
31
27
31
29
27
Feels °C
34
36
30
33
34
32
33
33
30
34
33
32
34
34
31
33
35
31
35
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
6
0.7
S
5
0.1
NE
12
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
7
1.1
S
7
0.1
NE
7
1.3
S
6
1.1
S
7
0.1
NE
9
1.4
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
1
S
7
Energy kJ
65
7
1
28
6
25
11
17
16
15
14
5
103
2
132
110
3
187
50
48
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
5
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
7
1
7
6
1
6
7
5
5
5
2
5
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
1
3
6
5
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
5
1
SSW
5
0.7
S
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.7
S
5
1.1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.3
SSW
7
1.3
S
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
S
7
1.9
SSW
7
1
S
6
1.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
33
43
62
28
33
7
26
21
59
110
152
128
212
227
150
356
76
166
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
677
13
1282
1010
1282
1260
1260
1260
425
307
1013
425
425
1282
436
1282
1010
1282
1223
1339
1278
Best forecast wave conditions in Khánh Hoà
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Vietnam
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
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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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