Naa surfForecast / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 25 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+12) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 29th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
12
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
1
ENE
9
1.6
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
0.8
NNE
10
0.9
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
75
113
110
74
138
122
125
109
112
161
520
370
244
179
184
201
238
243
122
115
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
10
NE
5
NE
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
N
5
E
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
3:38AM1.81m
3:50PM1.69m
4:05AM1.86m
4:19PM1.67m
Low Tide
6:58PM0.50m
7:09AM0.61m
7:49PM0.40m
8:03AM0.48m
8:26PM0.31m
8:43AM0.36m
8:57PM0.24m
9:17AM0.27m
9:24PM0.20m
9:48AM0.20m
9:51PM0.17m
10:18AM0.16m
10:17PM0.17m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
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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
4
2
3
2
2
7
1
2
5
1
Temp °C
28
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
30
31
31
31
32
31
32
33
33
30
32
31
30
32
32
32
33
33
30
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.5
N
11
1
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
1
ENE
9
1.6
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
NE
9
Energy kJ
86
75
61
110
74
138
122
125
109
112
161
520
370
244
179
184
201
238
243
101
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
13
0.5
N
10
0.6
N
12
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
142
46
36
52
33
30
28
27
55
85
44
103
39
82
47
45
25
24
22
122
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
N
12
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
N
12
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
N
15
0.4
N
14
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
12
0.3
SE
6
0.3
N
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
65
45
32
35
31
27
15
41
66
29
48
5
32
8
7
6
6
8
7
15
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
8
0.7
E
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
ENE
4
Energy kJ
113
61
17
32
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
2069
2069
2069
2069
0
2069
2069
0
0
1185
0
2069
2069
2069
1185
0
0
1185
1185
2071
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gilbert Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Kiribati
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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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