Dark Reef Surf Break

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
27.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 13s period, NE swell with 6 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dark Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dark Reef in the next 16 days are 0.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 26th Jun)0.5ft (0.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
1.6
S
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
1.6
SSW
7
1
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.1
E
10
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
S
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.2
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
0
3
6
5
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
WSW
10
SE
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
S
10
W
0
NNE
5
W
10
W
5
NE
10
SSE
10
W
10
E
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
E
5
SSE
10
W
0
NE
Wind State
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
5:46AM1.31m
6:07AM1.38m
6:35AM1.44m
7:09AM1.48m
7:49AM1.52m
8:31AM1.56m
9:14AM1.58m
Low Tide
2:47PM0.47m
3:22PM0.33m
3:56PM0.22m
4:31PM0.15m
5:08PM0.10m
5:45PM0.08m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:09
6:09
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
 mm
1
2
3
9
1
3
2
Temp °C
31
29
33
29
29
32
31
28
32
29
28
32
29
29
32
30
28
31
30
28
32
Feels °C
34
33
35
32
32
34
35
31
34
35
32
34
33
33
35
35
32
34
35
32
35
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
1.2
S
7
0.1
E
13
1.4
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.1
NE
11
1.4
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.1
NE
8
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
1.4
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.4
S
7
1.2
S
8
Energy kJ
2
2
131
3
179
131
5
189
114
121
139
70
3
104
92
187
117
195
181
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
6
5
4
3
4
3
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
6
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
7
1.8
S
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.5
S
7
1.5
S
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
0.8
S
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.1
S
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
S
7
1.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
91
193
240
286
326
212
199
345
208
273
51
206
114
345
240
176
310
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1655
425
425
1279
425
1239
677
477
1282
1282
1282
1282
1289
1289
1289
1074
1074
1074
677
1004
1363
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1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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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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