Surf Forecasts:
Naa surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 12 | WNW 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 81 | 94 | 55 | 55 | 89 | 0 | 132 | 132 | 138 | 116 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 58 | 55 | 102 | 145 | 127 | 107 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:42AM0.98m | 11:40PM1.17m | 1:32PM0.98m | 1:40AM1.27m | 2:31PM1.12m | 2:29AM1.42m | 3:02PM1.26m | 3:03AM1.58m | 3:28PM1.40m | 3:32AM1.72m | 3:54PM1.54m | 4:00AM1.84m | 4:19PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:44PM0.80m | 7:32AM0.77m | 6:54PM0.79m | 8:30AM0.62m | 8:06PM0.66m | 9:01AM0.47m | 8:46PM0.51m | 9:28AM0.34m | 9:17PM0.37m | 9:53AM0.22m | 9:47PM0.25m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:15PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | 2 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | SE 8 | WNW 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
109 | 100 | 77 | 77 | 83 | 169 | 68 | 132 | 44 | 138 | 116 | 50 | 50 | 31 | 58 | 55 | 71 | 95 | 75 | 58 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 11 | S 12 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | WSW 8 | WNW 7 | S 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 |
64 | 81 | 103 | 55 | 55 | 89 | 52 | 49 | 35 | 54 | 40 | 49 | 67 | 43 | 40 | 27 | 102 | 145 | 127 | 107 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | S 9 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | NE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | WNW 9 |
78 | 41 | 94 | 28 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 33 | 20 | 60 | 57 | 53 | 25 | 49 | 47 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 43 | 31 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 44 | 87 | 57 | 39 | — | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3364 | 2217 | 0 | 2215 | 2069 | 2069 | 2217 | 2215 | 2069 | 2069 | 0 | 2069 | 2069 | 2069 | 2069 | 2069 | 2069 | 2069 | 2071 | 0 | 0 |
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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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