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Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 23 May 2026 +12Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.6° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | |
252 | 249 | 247 | 247 | 253 | 217 | 231 | 231 | 207 | 211 | 216 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 192 | 188 | 177 | 181 | 184 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 9:52AM1.46m | 11:03PM1.25m | 11:15AM1.40m | 00:21AM1.33m | 12:30PM1.40m | 1:18AM1.44m | 1:27PM1.42m | 2:01AM1.55m | 2:13PM1.44m | 2:37AM1.63m | 2:51PM1.47m | 3:09AM1.70m | 3:26PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.52m | 4:56AM0.69m | 5:56PM0.52m | 6:23AM0.65m | 6:54PM0.48m | 7:26AM0.57m | 7:39PM0.44m | 8:14AM0.48m | 8:16PM0.39m | 8:53AM0.39m | 8:50PM0.35m | 9:28AM0.32m | 9:21PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 252 | 249 | 247 | 247 | 253 | 217 | 231 | 231 | 207 | 211 | 216 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 | 192 | 188 | 177 | 181 | 184 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 13 |
| kJ | 18 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 40 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 55 | 114 | 99 | 94 | 85 | 47 | 102 | 95 | 129 | 55 | 87 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 8 | N 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 25 | 23 | 44 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 41 | 53 | 56 | 49 | 53 | 34 | 32 | 44 | 30 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 52 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1185 | 0 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 2069 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 |
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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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