Surf Forecasts:
Naa surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 12 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 145 | 129 | 119 | 78 | 97 | 94 | 55 | 50 | 84 | 113 | 233 | 169 | 156 | 176 | 109 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:50PM1.52m | 7:54AM1.33m | 8:26PM1.38m | 8:28AM1.14m | 9:23PM1.24m | 9:42AM0.98m | 11:40PM1.17m | 1:32PM0.98m | 1:40AM1.27m | 2:31PM1.12m | 2:29AM1.42m | 3:02PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59AM0.54m | 1:58PM0.53m | 2:44AM0.69m | 2:31PM0.67m | 4:17AM0.82m | 3:44PM0.80m | 7:32AM0.77m | 6:54PM0.79m | 8:30AM0.62m | 8:06PM0.66m | 9:01AM0.47m | 8:46PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 6 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 10 | NE 12 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 11 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 266 | 176 | 151 | 68 | 148 | 84 | 79 | 110 | 98 | 81 | 80 | 98 | 64 | 84 | 72 | 165 | 116 | 156 | 56 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 9 | NE 11 | S 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 70 | 52 | 32 | 62 | 77 | 129 | 119 | 64 | 97 | 144 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 59 | 36 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ENE 11 | S 9 | NE 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | WNW 9 | E 8 | S 11 | E 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 32 | 145 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 63 | 94 | 43 | 28 | 39 | 72 | 64 | 25 | 20 | 39 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 78 | 33 | 37 | 140 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 22 | 49 | 113 | 233 | 169 | — | 176 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2320 | 2414 | 2217 | 2217 | 2320 | 2711 | 3082 | 2217 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2069 | 2071 | 2071 | 0 | 0 | 2071 | 2071 |
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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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