Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 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
29.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Naa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
E
0.6
NE
1.2
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
E
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)888888889988888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19519419418422521320318125220657256326344383383300291231246282
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17AM
1.77
3:47PM
1.53
3:55AM
1.88
4:20PM
1.64
4:29AM
1.95
4:50PM
1.72
4:59AM
1.97
5:18PM
1.77
5:27AM
1.94
5:45PM
1.78
5:54AM
1.86
6:11PM
1.75
6:19AM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44AM
0.19
9:37PM
0.25
10:16AM
0.10
10:13PM
0.16
10:46AM
0.05
10:45PM
0.11
11:13AM
0.04
11:15PM
0.10
11:39AM
0.06
11:45PM
0.14
12:04PM
0.12
12:13AM
0.21
12:27PM
0.20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Sunrise-6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--6:36--6:36--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
3----12-121---31411--1
Temp. °C282828282828282828282828282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)293030302830292729292828272728282829292829
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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 at Tarawa Kiribati Airport 32 km from Naa). 0.6m 7s swell from the NE with a 0.6m 8s swell from the ESE and a 0.2m 11s groundswell from the NE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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15 km/h
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0.0
29.1
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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