Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 06 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
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
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.1
NE
9
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
264
270
281
349
323
331
189
358
338
268
249
158
135
138
112
115
97
84
100
118
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:04AM1.51m
7:29PM1.17m
7:51AM1.41m
8:33PM1.10m
9:00AM1.33m
10:15PM1.09m
10:33AM1.32m
11:52PM1.19m
11:57AM1.38m
00:54AM1.36m
1:00PM1.49m
1:40AM1.55m
1:51PM1.61m
Low Tide
00:34AM0.49m
1:34PM0.53m
1:12AM0.60m
2:33PM0.62m
2:10AM0.71m
4:01PM0.66m
3:53AM0.77m
5:33PM0.61m
5:43AM0.72m
6:36PM0.50m
6:54AM0.59m
7:23PM0.38m
7:47AM0.42m
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thunderstorm
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clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
1
3
1
1
3
1
4
3
2
1
Temp °C
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
30
30
30
31
31
30
28
29
29
29
30
30
31
31
30
32
33
31
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
Energy kJ
225
264
270
281
349
323
331
189
47
44
28
249
158
135
138
112
115
97
84
100
118
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
11
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
37
35
49
65
21
33
19
47
19
19
17
34
58
48
90
79
56
52
48
37
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
9
17
16
21
14
7
7
15
15
16
15
43
42
82
48
48
49
37
34
34
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
1.1
NE
9
1.3
ESE
5
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
32
206
85
358
338
268
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
4
1
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
2069
2069
2071
2071
2069
1185
2092
2092
2303
2272
2217
1185
2069
2069
2217
2212
2092
2069
2069
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
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.

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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