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Nago surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 +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
30.7° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 (Jan 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nago in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.1
NW
2.1
N
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.8
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.3
WNW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
0.8
NE
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
0.5
NE
0.7
NNW
0.6
W
1.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)666777910109967798712885
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16710990465204157971771771229997991589715716072604183
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
20
W
25
W
30
NW
30
WNW
30
NW
25
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
15
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
SSW
25
WNW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:58AM
1.03
11:58AM
1.37
4:22AM 12:36PM
1.07 1.40
4:48AM
1.11
1:14PM
1.42
5:17AM
1.14
1:53PM
1.40
5:47AM
1.16
2:30PM
1.35
6:19AM
1.16
3:04PM
1.26
6:50AM
1.16
3:31PM 6:21PM
1.13 1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:05AM
0.93
8:58PM
0.35
6:46AM
0.93
9:18PM
0.31
7:26AM
0.93
9:47PM
0.29
8:05AM
0.92
10:22PM
0.32
8:42AM
0.91
11:00PM
0.40
9:18AM
0.91
11:38PM
0.51
9:51AM
0.90
5:16PM
1.09
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:00-
Sunset--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15
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thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
331211--79-56-32210591011
Temp. °C282827272930292829282829292929282928282828
Feels °C (?)273027252729292730292931313131313029312727
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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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