Nago surf break

Nago surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 17 Apr 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
29.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nago in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 20th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 20th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NNW
1
NNW
1
NNW
1
NNW
1
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)121212121212121312131312121212141213121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)350288292297288355203302276285285258271256248131148273180130108
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
SE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
NE
5
ESE
5
E
5
E
10
ESE
5
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crossglassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:45PM 4:57PM
0.82 0.88
2:07AM
1.29
2:35PM 5:41PM
0.72 0.85
2:38AM
1.36
6:26PM
0.80
3:08AM
1.40
3:22PM
0.54
7:11PM 3:34AM
0.74 1.40
3:24PM
0.49
7:56PM 3:57AM
0.69 1.37
3:10PM
0.49
8:44PM
0.65
4:17AM 7:15AM
1.31 1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
0.56
2:53PM
0.80
7:51PM
0.64
11:01AM
0.49
3:00PM
0.72
8:12PM
0.67
11:52AM
0.44
8:32PM
0.69
12:46PM
0.44
4:01PM
0.53
8:49PM
0.69
1:44PM 4:47PM
0.46 0.47
9:05PM
0.67
3:00PM 5:31PM
0.49 0.43
9:19PM
0.65
6:44AM
1.23
6:12PM
0.43
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-5:58--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:55--5:55-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
12842104-114524332----
Temp. °C292928292827282828282827282827282827282827
Feels °C (?)303030313029313031323231323231323230313230
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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 16 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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