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Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
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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 most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 29°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
230 | 241 | 216 | 242 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 132 | 211 | 107 | 123 | 207 | 226 | 231 | 144 | 294 | 251 | 240 | 232 | 306 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 4:48PM1.73m | 5:06AM2.07m | 5:33PM1.65m | 5:51AM2.00m | 6:21PM1.53m | 6:39AM1.88m | 7:13PM1.41m | 7:33AM1.73m | 8:15PM1.30m | 8:36AM1.58m | 9:33PM1.24m | 9:52AM1.46m | 11:03PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM-0.03m | 10:44PM0.05m | 11:30AM0.00m | 11:27PM0.12m | 12:18PM0.09m | 00:12AM0.22m | 1:10PM0.21m | 1:01AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.35m | 2:01AM0.51m | 3:20PM0.46m | 3:19AM0.64m | 4:41PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 15 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | SE 9 | E 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
230 | 241 | 216 | 242 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 132 | 211 | 107 | 123 | 46 | 23 | 23 | 74 | 21 | 251 | 20 | 49 | 45 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | N 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 49 | 38 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | N 11 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | N 8 | N 10 |
25 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 30 | 29 | 8 | 25 | 6 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 15 | — | 64 | 69 | 207 | 226 | 231 | 144 | 294 | — | 240 | 232 | 306 | 255 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2212 | 2069 | 2217 | 2069 | 2069 | 2069 | 2071 | 1185 | 1185 | 2071 | 2072 | 2071 | 2069 | 1185 | 2072 | 2083 | 2072 | 2215 | 2069 | 1185 | 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.
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.











