Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 26 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 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
225
225
225
188
164
173
170
170
166
162
159
159
132
115
118
120
64
132
109
81
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
5
NE
5
ENE
0
NW
5
NNE
5
SSE
0
SE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:01AM1.55m
2:13PM1.44m
2:37AM1.63m
2:51PM1.47m
3:09AM1.70m
3:26PM1.48m
3:40AM1.75m
3:59PM1.48m
4:11AM1.77m
4:32PM1.48m
4:43AM1.77m
5:04PM1.45m
5:15AM1.75m
5:36PM1.42m
Low Tide
8:14AM0.48m
8:16PM0.39m
8:53AM0.39m
8:50PM0.35m
9:28AM0.32m
9:21PM0.31m
10:01AM0.26m
9:52PM0.29m
10:33AM0.23m
10:24PM0.28m
11:06AM0.23m
10:55PM0.29m
11:39AM0.25m
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
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
6:31
6:31
2
4
1
2
3
2
6
3
2
Temp °C
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
33
32
33
33
32
34
34
32
34
33
31
33
33
32
32
32
32
33
31
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1.1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
Energy kJ
225
225
225
225
188
164
173
170
170
166
162
159
159
132
115
118
120
64
132
109
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
NNW
14
0.5
NNW
13
0.5
N
12
0.6
N
12
0.4
SE
11
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.5
W
10
0.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
99
94
85
47
104
98
78
110
41
75
72
49
42
29
28
26
25
46
4
51
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
NNW
12
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
4
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
49
54
34
32
44
39
42
41
45
83
50
44
37
19
18
15
15
4
39
12
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
2
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
1
8
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
1185
1185
1974
2069
0
0
0
0
0
2071
2072
2072
2072
0
0
1185
1185
0
1185
1185
2189
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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