Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 17 Nov 2025 +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
28.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Naa this week:

The surf forecast for Naa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 12 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 20th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 12 days.

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
ESE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)10101010101010109888889888111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)188188181181181168136110344310318354157176162173165131173247281
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
NE
5
E
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:56PM
1.70
3:08AM
1.56
3:23PM
1.77
3:38AM
1.57
3:50PM
1.81
4:07AM
1.57
4:18PM
1.83
4:36AM
1.54
4:47PM
1.81
5:06AM
1.49
5:17PM
1.77
5:36AM
1.43
5:48PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
0.31
9:07AM
0.27
9:39PM
0.24
9:35AM
0.24
10:08PM
0.19
10:02AM
0.23
10:38PM
0.18
10:30AM
0.23
11:08PM
0.19
10:58AM
0.26
11:39PM
0.24
11:27AM
0.31
12:12AM
0.31
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C272727272728282828282828282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)313131292828282828282828282927272728303030
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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 12 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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