Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 08 May 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
30.6° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
1
ENE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
287
287
190
145
269
235
194
127
147
138
138
82
126
123
82
123
120
96
88
68
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:33PM1.10m
9:00AM1.33m
10:15PM1.09m
10:33AM1.32m
11:52PM1.19m
11:57AM1.38m
00:54AM1.36m
1:00PM1.49m
1:40AM1.55m
1:51PM1.61m
2:21AM1.74m
2:37PM1.70m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.62m
2:10AM0.71m
4:01PM0.66m
3:53AM0.77m
5:33PM0.61m
5:43AM0.72m
6:36PM0.50m
6:54AM0.59m
7:23PM0.38m
7:47AM0.42m
8:04PM0.25m
8:33AM0.25m
8:44PM0.14m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
2
1
5
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
31
31
31
28
29
29
29
30
30
31
31
31
31
32
32
31
33
32
31
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
1
ENE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.7
ENE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
Energy kJ
287
287
287
190
145
54
55
194
127
147
138
138
82
126
123
82
123
120
96
88
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.6
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
34
34
19
47
47
44
42
53
59
27
98
90
58
47
11
43
34
27
18
19
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
13
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
15
15
7
33
19
19
17
43
41
42
17
17
48
31
29
28
29
14
28
28
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
4
1
E
5
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
Energy kJ
24
56
269
235
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2069
2069
2072
2092
2217
2217
2071
1185
1185
2217
2216
2217
2069
2069
1185
2069
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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