Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 +12
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Naa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Naa sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Naa this week:

The surf forecast for Naa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 25th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 25th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 27th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)1111111111101010111110101099999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1571971721491661601221302071691851711371281221221179911410197
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
N
5
NNW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:55PM
1.29
8:30AM
1.48
9:14PM
1.08
10:17AM
1.33
12:15AM
1.05
12:40PM
1.37
1:52AM
1.22
1:55PM
1.53
2:37AM
1.42
2:42PM
1.69
3:11AM
1.59
3:18PM
1.80
3:41AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:49AM
0.50
3:14PM
0.62
2:59AM
0.70
5:54PM
0.67
5:53AM
0.76
7:39PM
0.52
7:36AM
0.61
8:28PM
0.36
8:29AM
0.44
9:03PM
0.23
9:07AM
0.29
9:33PM
0.13
9:41AM
0.17
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:36--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------312--1-13-
Temp. °C282828282827282828282827282828282828282827
Feels °C (?)313130303029323131313030313132323232323331
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Information about the Naa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Naa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Naa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Naa 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 (Naa) 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 Naa 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gilbert Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Naa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gilbert Islands, consider staying in Tarawa which is 16 km (10 miles) away.

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