Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 May 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
30.6° C
(Which is 2.0°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 (May 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 29°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
202
168
178
158
207
181
118
115
132
212
232
237
169
176
207
264
270
288
251
255
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
ESE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:33PM1.65m
5:51AM2.00m
6:21PM1.53m
6:39AM1.88m
7:13PM1.41m
7:33AM1.73m
8:15PM1.30m
8:36AM1.58m
9:33PM1.24m
9:52AM1.46m
11:03PM1.25m
11:15AM1.40m
00:21AM1.33m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.00m
11:27PM0.12m
12:18PM0.09m
00:12AM0.22m
1:10PM0.21m
1:01AM0.36m
2:09PM0.35m
2:01AM0.51m
3:20PM0.46m
3:19AM0.64m
4:41PM0.52m
4:56AM0.69m
5:56PM0.52m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
5
5
2
1
3
4
6
17
5
3
4
2
2
6
6
Temp °C
30
30
30
29
30
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
29
28
31
32
32
31
32
31
31
31
31
31
30
30
32
32
32
31
30
30
31
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
242
202
168
178
158
207
181
118
115
78
24
23
21
169
176
67
264
270
288
251
255
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.3
N
10
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
24
58
54
50
49
48
38
38
37
23
8
8
17
34
21
17
86
58
31
37
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
N
9
0.1
SE
12
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
32
6
7
21
28
18
14
18
17
8
6
31
29
21
27
25
25
23
7
6
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
5
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
10
13
9
8
20
28
132
212
232
237
207
182
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
2215
2217
2092
2217
1185
2072
2072
2072
2069
2072
2072
2072
2078
1185
1185
1185
1185
2069
2069
2069
2069
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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