Dark Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
28.3° C
0.5° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, ENE swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4PM (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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 21s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dark Reef in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 11th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 21s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Thursday
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S
6
1.5
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6
0.7
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6
0.5
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6
0.8
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6
0.8
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6
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7
2.1
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8
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21
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21
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22
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22
0.3
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21
0.5
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17
0.8
ENE
16
0.8
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16
0.4
ENE
14
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
2.4
SSW
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Energy kJ
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18
48
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162
334
306
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10
SSE
5
WSW
5
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5
SSE
10
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10
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10
SSE
10
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10
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10
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10
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5
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10
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10
NNE
10
WSW
10
SSW
25
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10
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High Tide
4:07AM1.12m
2:47PM0.90m
4:15AM1.24m
4:38AM1.36m
5:13AM1.50m
6:00AM1.62m
6:56AM1.72m
7:55AM1.79m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.57m
10:34AM0.83m
8:42PM0.69m
12:28PM0.62m
1:42PM0.39m
2:41PM0.18m
3:35PM0.00m
4:27PM-0.11m
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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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