Dark Reef Surf Break

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
28.4° 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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, ENE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 21s period with ENE 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 (Jul 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 21s period. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 11th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 21s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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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
1
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1
S
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1
S
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
0.1
E
21
0.1
E
21
0.1
NE
22
0.1
NE
22
0.2
ENE
21
0.4
ENE
16
0.7
ENE
16
0.6
ENE
14
0.4
NE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
37
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
9
18
18
45
104
215
140
44
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
SE
5
W
5
ESE
5
N
5
W
0
WNW
5
SE
10
W
0
W
5
ESE
10
W
5
SW
5
ESE
10
W
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
12:24PM1.28m
4:14AM1.04m
1:16PM1.10m
4:07AM1.12m
2:47PM0.90m
4:15AM1.24m
4:38AM1.36m
5:13AM1.50m
6:00AM1.62m
Low Tide
8:34PM0.44m
8:13AM0.96m
8:45PM0.57m
10:34AM0.83m
8:42PM0.69m
12:28PM0.62m
1:42PM0.39m
2:41PM0.18m
3:35PM0.00m
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
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6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
 mm
2
3
2
Temp °C
30
30
27
30
28
27
29
29
27
31
31
29
31
32
29
33
34
28
34
34
29
Feels °C
33
35
31
34
33
31
33
33
31
35
35
32
33
36
31
36
37
30
36
37
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.6
S
8
0.6
ENE
14
0.4
NE
13
Energy kJ
13
40
33
33
54
76
58
68
97
159
196
201
251
201
280
257
341
343
140
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
21
0.1
E
21
0.1
NE
22
0.1
NE
22
0.2
ENE
21
0.4
ENE
16
0.7
ENE
16
Energy kJ
9
9
18
18
45
104
215
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
18
Energy kJ
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1
S
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
8
2
S
8
1.9
S
8
Energy kJ
27
37
90
77
66
135
172
112
127
266
373
280
365
582
650
652
644
526
476
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1282
1282
1260
1282
1373
1393
1282
677
1282
1282
425
442
436
436
425
442
13
0
0
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Khánh Hoà
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Vietnam
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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