Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 03 Apr 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
29.7° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Friday (Apr 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 3rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 3rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 8th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.6
ESE
0.9
NE
1.6
E
1.1
NE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
NE
1
NE
Period(s) (?)910101010999991010798988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)387208181130176260188156159114170175206143367172268284243136136
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
15
E
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
30
E
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
1.79
5:25AM
1.89
5:38PM
1.69
5:50AM
1.83
6:02PM
1.57
6:15AM
1.73
6:27PM
1.43
6:41AM
1.60
6:53PM
1.29
7:12AM
1.46
7:24PM
1.14
7:53AM
1.32
8:18PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:09AM
0.08
11:13PM
0.10
11:36AM
0.12
11:37PM
0.17
12:04PM
0.20
11:59PM
0.26
12:31PM
0.31
12:22AM
0.36
1:01PM
0.44
12:45AM
0.49
1:36PM
0.59
1:11AM
0.62
2:35PM
0.73
1:52AM
0.76
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-6:35--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
4732713421011---1-----2
Temp. °C282929282727282928282928282928282929282929
Feels °C (?)323232302726262929272827272927283131293132
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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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