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Nago Surf Forecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

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 (Jul 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 09) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (PGT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nago over the next 12 days.
Wed 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 6 | 14 | 0 | 42 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 71 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:17PM 1:24AM 1.07 1.05 | 9:14AM 0.86 | 2:07PM 6:10PM 0.87 0.91 | 9:43PM 1:45AM 1.08 1.01 | 10:01AM 0.75 | 2:54PM 6:46PM 0.91 0.98 | 10:10PM 2:01AM 1.12 0.98 | 10:49AM 0.65 | 3:37PM 0.92 | 10:39PM 2:05AM 1.18 0.99 | 11:38AM 0.58 | 4:13PM 0.90 | 11:13PM 1.25 | 4:39PM 0.87 | 11:50PM 1.32 | 4:59PM 0.85 | 12:30AM 1.36 | 5:19PM 0.84 | 1:10AM 1.36 | 5:42PM 0.85 | 1:48AM 1.33 | 6:07PM 0.89 | 2:23AM 1.26 | 6:36PM 0.95 | 2:52AM 1.17 | 5:42AM 10:53AM 1.09 0.59 | 7:07PM 3:12AM 1.01 1.06 | 6:38AM 12:05PM 0.99 0.67 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:25PM 0.97 | 7:19AM 11:36AM 0.79 0.73 | 3:37PM 6:45PM 0.84 0.91 | 12:03AM 0.96 | 7:49AM 11:49AM 0.65 0.68 | 4:04PM 0.89 | 7:22PM 12:46AM 0.98 0.96 | 8:18AM 12:06PM 0.52 0.62 | 4:28PM 0.91 | 1:42AM 0.98 | 8:46AM 12:23PM 0.41 0.57 | 4:54PM 0.90 | 9:13AM 0.34 | 5:30PM 0.87 | 9:40AM 0.30 | 6:11PM 0.83 | 10:08AM 0.29 | 6:53PM 0.79 | 10:38AM 0.33 | 7:35PM 0.77 | 11:10AM 0.39 | 8:16PM 0.78 | 11:42AM 0.48 | 8:55PM 0.81 | 5:14AM 10:19AM 12:15PM 1.08 0.59 0.58 | 9:31PM 0.86 | 5:31AM 10:15AM 12:45PM 0.97 0.64 0.67 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Kavieng, Papua New Guinea which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Nago.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der |
Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 10 | - | 7 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Low °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Chill °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 |
Sunset | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.