
Surf Forecasts:
Naa surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 12 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
117 | 94 | 90 | 117 | 141 | 141 | 212 | 122 | 122 | 98 | 96 | 96 | 94 | 120 | 94 | 81 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:43AM2.08m | 5:07PM1.80m | 5:19AM2.08m | 5:42PM1.84m | 5:53AM2.01m | 6:15PM1.82m | 6:26AM1.88m | 6:47PM1.75m | 6:56AM1.71m | 7:18PM1.65m | 7:25AM1.52m | 7:50PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25PM0.06m | 11:02AM-0.05m | 11:03PM0.02m | 11:36AM-0.04m | 11:40PM0.05m | 12:07PM0.02m | 00:15AM0.12m | 12:37PM0.12m | 00:49AM0.24m | 1:05PM0.24m | 1:23AM0.39m | 1:31PM0.38m | 1:59AM0.54m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 16 | 23 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SE 10 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | NW 12 | W 8 | ESE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
163 | 151 | 90 | 135 | 141 | 141 | 212 | 157 | 237 | 98 | 96 | 92 | 264 | 120 | 94 | 140 | 142 | 75 | 130 | 234 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | ESE 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
117 | 94 | 86 | 117 | 133 | 95 | 127 | 122 | 122 | 140 | 87 | 96 | 94 | 175 | 147 | 81 | 121 | 75 | 73 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | W 6 | W 6 | NE 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | WNW 12 | SSE 5 | NE 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | ESE 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
20 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 18 | 39 | 15 | 15 | 93 | 16 | 22 | 82 | 47 | 45 | 56 | 36 | 76 | 35 | 36 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 5 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 95 | 120 | 40 | 434 | 386 | 202 | — | 212 | 173 | 147 | — | 75 | 63 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2259 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2217 | 2217 | 2215 | 2212 | 2212 | 2069 | 2212 | 2215 | 2212 | 2217 | 3082 | 2711 |
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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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