Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 22 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
30.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 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 Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
N
12
1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
66
64
63
62
69
115
107
68
126
163
181
166
143
151
109
105
111
150
145
156
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
NNE
5
ENE
5
E
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
NE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:36AM1.50m
9:42PM1.11m
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
Low Tide
1:51AM0.54m
3:31PM0.56m
3:21AM0.71m
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
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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
12
2
4
10
2
3
2
2
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
29
28
28
28
29
27
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
32
30
31
31
30
28
31
30
31
31
30
30
31
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
N
11
0.5
NE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
82
66
56
63
21
35
56
107
68
61
52
32
166
143
151
109
105
111
126
145
156
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
E
8
0.5
N
11
0.4
SW
14
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.7
N
12
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
13
Energy kJ
83
29
64
51
62
69
115
65
46
36
35
31
30
28
27
54
46
45
150
60
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
N
12
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
N
15
0.4
SE
8
0.5
N
13
0.4
N
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
N
14
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
23
58
15
14
71
68
67
16
45
31
12
26
27
22
42
18
85
48
20
32
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
Energy kJ
2
3
4
9
6
5
67
126
163
181
78
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
2069
0
0
0
2069
2069
2069
1185
1185
2069
2069
0
0
0
0
2069
2069
0
2069
1185
2069
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
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.

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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