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Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 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
28.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 14th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.8
N
0.7
N
1
N
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
E
0.7
NNE
1.2
E
1.1
NE
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)9999151414999912998888161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)270230281281275196383287238202230145230168360351257224228200200
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
1.11
2:10PM
1.40
2:43AM
1.19
2:54PM
1.51
3:22AM
1.29
3:31PM
1.63
3:56AM
1.38
4:04PM
1.74
4:26AM
1.47
4:35PM
1.84
4:56AM
1.55
5:06PM
1.91
5:26AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
0.69
7:34AM
0.66
8:47PM
0.56
8:28AM
0.56
9:25PM
0.43
9:09AM
0.45
9:58PM
0.31
9:45AM
0.34
10:28PM
0.22
10:17AM
0.26
10:58PM
0.15
10:48AM
0.19
11:26PM
0.10
11:18AM
0.16
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:38--
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Rain (mm)
25-----1-------------
Temp. °C272727282827282827282828282827282827272727
Feels °C (?)282930303027292926282827282825272827282829
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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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