
Surf Forecasts:
Naa surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with N swell.
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 Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Naa in the next 16 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Naa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 12 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 10 | WNW 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | 25 | 45 | 61 | 57 | 52 | 33 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 42 | 32 | 31 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20PM1.13m | 1:34PM0.96m | 1:09AM1.23m | 2:09PM1.13m | 1:58AM1.39m | 2:33PM1.30m | 2:31AM1.56m | 2:56PM1.47m | 2:59AM1.71m | 3:21PM1.64m | 3:28AM1.84m | 3:47PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13AM0.78m | 6:31PM0.84m | 8:02AM0.63m | 7:43PM0.69m | 8:29AM0.48m | 8:19PM0.53m | 8:53AM0.33m | 8:50PM0.37m | 9:16AM0.20m | 9:19PM0.23m | 9:41AM0.09m | 9:48PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 9 | 14 | 1 | 43 | 13 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | N 12 | NNE 12 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | ENE 9 |
15 | 25 | 45 | 158 | 124 | 114 | 91 | 78 | 71 | 52 | 34 | 38 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 42 | 21 | 47 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | NE 9 | W 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 |
11 | 13 | 13 | 61 | 57 | 52 | 123 | 44 | 107 | 75 | 58 | 41 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NNE 10 | SSW 11 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 |
14 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 64 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 3 |
131 | 184 | 199 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2303 | 2303 | 2320 | 2272 | 0 | 2362 | 2069 | 2069 | 2509 | 2217 | 2069 | 2069 | 2217 | 2686 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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