Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 10 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
30.4° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 14th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 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 Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
62
118
118
123
126
126
145
145
142
123
164
189
205
184
99
206
193
193
235
216
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
10
SE
10
SE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:52PM1.19m
11:57AM1.38m
00:54AM1.36m
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
Low Tide
5:43AM0.72m
6:36PM0.50m
6:54AM0.59m
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
4
2
2
3
2
5
1
3
2
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
31
31
31
32
31
31
31
32
31
31
31
33
33
33
32
32
31
32
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
106
62
118
118
123
126
126
145
145
142
123
164
189
205
184
99
206
193
193
235
216
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
59
58
98
66
46
47
46
30
29
30
30
30
26
26
20
90
33
30
29
36
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SE
9
0.3
S
15
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
41
34
29
29
19
32
29
24
29
14
28
13
12
12
40
20
11
11
27
25
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
3
Energy kJ
1
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
2069
2217
2069
2069
2069
1185
1185
1185
1185
0
0
0
2069
2069
2069
2069
2069
1185
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
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.

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