Dark Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.4° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with N 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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NE
11
0.1
NE
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10
0.2
NNE
9
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NNE
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NNE
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0.4
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Energy kJ
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30
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154
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
6:54AM1.54m
8:06AM1.52m
11:43PM0.95m
9:10AM1.45m
11:19PM0.99m
10:10AM1.35m
11:16PM1.07m
11:08AM1.22m
11:20PM1.17m
12:09PM1.08m
11:31PM1.26m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.13m
4:25PM0.22m
2:25AM0.91m
4:51PM0.35m
3:48AM0.78m
5:11PM0.51m
4:52AM0.65m
5:21PM0.65m
5:50AM0.54m
5:22PM0.77m
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Temp °C
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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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