Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 24 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
30.3° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
N
12
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
69
115
107
64
84
101
131
163
125
93
93
98
132
145
230
202
158
120
123
138
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
NE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
NNE
5
E
5
SE
0
S
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:18AM1.38m
11:56PM1.14m
12:09PM1.40m
1:17AM1.29m
1:21PM1.49m
2:04AM1.46m
2:10PM1.58m
2:40AM1.61m
2:48PM1.65m
3:10AM1.72m
3:20PM1.68m
3:38AM1.81m
3:50PM1.69m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.59m
5:40AM0.73m
6:58PM0.50m
7:09AM0.61m
7:49PM0.40m
8:03AM0.48m
8:26PM0.31m
8:43AM0.36m
8:57PM0.24m
9:17AM0.27m
9:24PM0.20m
9:48AM0.20m
9:51PM0.17m
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
1
1
1
4
11
4
3
10
1
2
2
2
3
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
31
30
30
30
30
31
30
31
33
32
31
32
32
31
30
30
32
31
31
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
NE
9
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
NE
8
Energy kJ
23
23
115
64
64
84
101
131
163
125
93
93
98
132
123
230
202
158
120
123
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.7
N
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
Energy kJ
61
69
29
107
46
61
52
33
32
28
27
55
45
45
145
60
80
48
46
25
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
N
15
0.4
N
14
0.5
N
13
0.4
N
12
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
N
14
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
71
68
16
65
45
36
35
31
16
19
42
66
85
48
7
32
6
7
6
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
2217
2069
2069
1185
1185
1185
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1185
1185
1185
1185
1185
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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