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Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 18 Sep 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
28.6° 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 Friday (Sep 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 12 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 19th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)779999888888668899788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73503911311386808075393739624950454144384233
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
1.46
3:04AM
1.74
3:29PM
1.61
3:36AM
1.84
3:56PM
1.73
4:04AM
1.89
4:22PM
1.81
4:31AM
1.90
4:46PM
1.86
4:56AM
1.87
5:10PM
1.87
5:20AM
1.79
5:34PM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
0.37
9:24AM
0.19
9:24PM
0.24
9:50AM
0.11
9:54PM
0.15
10:15AM
0.06
10:22PM
0.10
10:39AM
0.05
10:50PM
0.08
11:01AM
0.07
11:16PM
0.11
11:24AM
0.12
11:42PM
0.16
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-6:25--6:24--6:24--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:22-
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-1--1-11------------
Temp. °C272828272828282828272827282828272827272828
Feels °C (?)273029292930303028262726292828272828303029
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gilbert Islands

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Naa (light winds from the ESE.(Wind varies from 070 to 140 degs) at Tarawa Kiribati Airport 32 km from Naa). 0.6m 7s swell from the ESE with a 0.4m 8s swell from the ENE and a 0.3m 10s swell from the NNE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    2 hours 14 minutes ago Naa
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32 km away, 2 h 14 min ago

17 km/h
ESE
0.0
28.6
Air / Water (°C)
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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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