Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 17 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
30.4° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Naa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 29°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
241
216
242
202
202
202
132
211
107
123
207
226
231
144
294
251
240
232
306
255
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:48PM1.73m
5:06AM2.07m
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
Low Tide
10:45AM-0.03m
10:44PM0.05m
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
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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
1
3
3
4
15
8
2
7
3
2
18
5
2
3
1
2
7
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
30
30
29
30
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
30
29
29
29
31
31
32
31
32
32
31
32
30
30
30
31
30
30
30
30
31
32
30
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
NNE
8
0.4
SE
9
1.5
E
7
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
230
241
216
242
202
202
202
132
211
107
123
46
23
23
74
21
251
20
49
45
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SE
13
0.3
N
10
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
26
25
25
24
58
54
50
49
38
38
24
23
8
8
22
8
16
27
17
25
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
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
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
N
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
13
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
25
24
24
32
6
7
21
28
17
18
18
17
7
10
8
30
29
8
25
6
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.5
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
1
3
6
13
13
15
64
69
207
226
231
144
294
240
232
306
255
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
2212
2069
2217
2069
2069
2069
2071
1185
1185
2071
2072
2071
2069
1185
2072
2083
2072
2215
2069
1185
1185
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
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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