Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 16th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 16th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)171515161414131313131414131313121314131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)459657773871752711563475468555633659468390312278361427408390317
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
25
E
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:14AM
1.48
3:18PM
1.76
3:40AM
1.66
3:48PM
1.91
4:08AM
1.82
4:18PM
2.00
4:37AM
1.94
4:49PM
2.04
5:08AM
2.02
5:22PM
2.00
5:40AM
2.03
5:55PM
1.89
6:14AM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.31
9:06AM
0.35
9:36PM
0.16
9:37AM
0.19
10:03PM
0.04
10:08AM
0.06
10:30PM
-0.04
10:40AM
-0.02
10:58PM
-0.08
11:14AM
-0.05
11:28PM
-0.06
11:49AM
-0.02
11:59PM
0.01
12:26PM
0.08
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--6:39--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:37--6:37
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clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------1-------7--31-
Temp. °C272727272728272728282828282728272727272727
Feels °C (?)303030302930282830292828292729282930293030
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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.

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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