Nago surf break

Nago surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 01 Dec 2025 +10
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Nago surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nago sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nago this week:

The surf forecast for Nago over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nago in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 4th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 4th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 8th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nago over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)191614141615151414141313131312101010101313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68129203273288456344542446347249246235280278225208196226545520
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
5
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
0
S
5
SE
0
S
0
NW
5
NNW
5
N
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglassglassglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM 3:45AM
0.68 0.83
11:34AM
1.16
2:45PM
1.04
12:08AM
0.61
4:19AM 12:09PM
0.81 1.26
12:57AM
0.56
4:49AM 12:47PM
0.79 1.35
5:17AM
0.77
1:25PM
1.41
5:46AM
0.78
2:03PM
1.42
6:16AM
0.79
2:38PM
1.39
6:48AM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM 12:54AM
0.56 0.64
5:29AM
0.78
2:04PM
1.04
9:19PM 1:15AM
0.45 0.59
5:55AM
0.77
9:47PM 1:34AM
0.37 0.56
6:25AM
0.74
10:19PM
0.33
6:58AM
0.72
10:53PM
0.32
7:33AM
0.71
11:30PM
0.36
8:08AM
0.72
12:09AM
0.42
8:42AM
0.75
Mon
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39
Sunset5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54--5:54--5:55--
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
5-1251-25---23-231221
Temp. °C282829292829282829292828282829292828282828
Feels °C (?)313133323133323234333233333333323231313131
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Information about the Nago Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nago provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nago can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nago 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 (Nago) 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 Nago 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 New Ireland? If you are looking for accommodation near Nago, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Ireland, consider staying in Kavieng which is 3 km (2 miles) away.

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