Surf Forecasts:
Nagata surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 5,110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nagata this week:
The surf forecast for Nagata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nagata in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nagata over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 450 | 483 | 389 | 313 | 290 | 850 | 1346 | 2687 | 3199 | 5110 | 3745 | 3522 | 3531 | 2905 | 2702 | 1854 | 1212 | 1622 | 420 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:11PM1.60m | 1:44PM1.56m | 00:10AM1.49m | 2:57PM1.64m | 2:18AM1.53m | 3:41PM1.74m | 3:36AM1.66m | 4:15PM1.82m | 4:30AM1.80m | 4:45PM1.91m | 5:13AM1.92m | 5:13PM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:56AM0.68m | 7:16PM1.29m | 7:36AM0.73m | 8:56PM1.13m | 8:55AM0.70m | 9:47PM0.92m | 9:52AM0.66m | 10:26PM0.71m | 10:36AM0.64m | 11:00PM0.52m | 11:13AM0.63m | 11:33PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 12 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 450 | 483 | 389 | 313 | 185 | 850 | 1346 | 2687 | 3199 | 5110 | 3745 | 3522 | 3531 | 2905 | 2702 | 1854 | 1212 | 894 | 420 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 18 | SE 15 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 17 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 14 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 107 | 185 | 355 | 482 | 133 | 106 | 130 | 63 | 90 | 107 | — | — | 247 | 188 | 1622 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 19 | SE 13 | SE 20 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 34 | 290 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 55 | 237 | 240 | 279 | 970 | 754 | 220 | 706 | 998 | 552 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 33 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 97 | 167 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Nagata Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nagata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nagata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nagata 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 (Nagata) 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 Nagata 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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