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Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | |
123 | 129 | 123 | 123 | 160 | 139 | 142 | 142 | 168 | 160 | 166 | 162 | 138 | 162 | 193 | 220 | 230 | 211 | 190 | 190 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.49m | 1:40AM1.55m | 1:51PM1.61m | 2:21AM1.74m | 2:37PM1.70m | 3:01AM1.90m | 3:21PM1.75m | 3:42AM2.01m | 4:04PM1.76m | 4:23AM2.07m | 4:48PM1.73m | 5:06AM2.07m | 5:33PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.38m | 7:47AM0.42m | 8:04PM0.25m | 8:33AM0.25m | 8:44PM0.14m | 9:17AM0.11m | 9:23PM0.07m | 10:01AM0.01m | 10:03PM0.04m | 10:45AM-0.03m | 10:44PM0.05m | 11:30AM0.00m | 11:27PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 123 | 129 | 123 | 123 | 160 | 139 | 142 | 142 | 168 | 160 | 166 | 162 | 138 | 162 | 193 | 220 | 230 | 211 | 190 | 190 | 182 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 15 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 46 | 47 | 46 | 35 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 33 | 54 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 58 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 14 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 33 | 7 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1185 | 0 | 0 | 2217 | 2217 | 1185 | 2217 | 1185 | 1185 | 2069 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1185 |
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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.
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