Dark Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.16° N 109.20° E

Dark Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dark Reef sea temperature is
28.2°C
1.1° 

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 16 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Dec, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Dec, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NNE swell with 2,280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NE 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 16th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 1st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 1st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:40PM1.46m
00:13AM1.39m
00:48AM1.30m
1:34AM1.17m
8:02PM1.08m
7:25PM1.13m
6:51AM0.93m
7:18PM1.22m
Low Tide
9:28AM0.28m
10:14AM0.34m
10:54AM0.41m
11:28AM0.50m
1:01AM1.00m
11:57AM0.60m
2:00AM0.80m
12:18PM0.73m
2:42AM0.57m
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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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