Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 30 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
30.9° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Naa surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NE swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NE swell.

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 Sunday (May 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
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
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.4
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
132
129
138
138
118
95
99
88
73
78
33
37
48
54
53
38
38
38
43
42
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:11AM1.77m
4:32PM1.48m
4:43AM1.77m
5:04PM1.45m
5:15AM1.75m
5:36PM1.42m
5:48AM1.72m
6:10PM1.38m
6:23AM1.67m
6:47PM1.33m
7:00AM1.61m
7:28PM1.30m
7:41AM1.55m
Low Tide
9:52PM0.29m
10:33AM0.23m
10:24PM0.28m
11:06AM0.23m
10:55PM0.29m
11:39AM0.25m
11:26PM0.33m
12:13PM0.30m
11:59PM0.38m
12:49PM0.36m
00:34AM0.44m
1:28PM0.42m
1:14AM0.51m
2:13PM0.47m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:32
1
1
3
1
4
2
2
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
33
34
33
32
31
30
31
31
31
32
30
32
31
30
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
135
132
129
138
138
118
95
99
88
73
78
33
36
48
54
53
38
36
38
43
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
SE
5
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
Energy kJ
30
19
17
46
25
25
20
33
31
11
30
29
37
14
24
37
24
38
21
28
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
11
0.4
SE
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
W
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
NE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
37
29
18
15
15
10
21
21
8
26
25
25
21
9
12
25
20
24
23
13
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
E
3
0.4
E
3
Energy kJ
1
6
1
4
3
4
5
13
16
19
26
6
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1185
1185
1185
1185
1185
1185
1185
2069
2069
2072
2187
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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