Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.6° 

Nahoon Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nahoon Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nahoon Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 11th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 12th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 21st Nov)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.4
SW
10
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11
0.8
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12
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10
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10
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
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11
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13
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11
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
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SSW
17
1.1
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16
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
23
177
198
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142
32
20
73
724
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838
523
424
256
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85
184
160
636
514
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
20
S
20
ESE
15
E
20
S
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
ESE
15
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
30
E
25
ESE
15
ESE
20
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15
E
30
SSE
20
SSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:25PM1.85m
4:48AM1.75m
4:52PM1.77m
5:19AM1.68m
5:20PM1.67m
5:54AM1.60m
5:52PM1.56m
6:35AM1.51m
6:31PM1.45m
7:32AM1.43m
7:31PM1.33m
8:57AM1.39m
9:18PM1.27m
Low Tide
10:15AM0.45m
10:36PM0.39m
10:45AM0.52m
11:06PM0.45m
11:17AM0.62m
11:38PM0.53m
11:53AM0.72m
00:13AM0.63m
12:36PM0.83m
00:57AM0.73m
1:39PM0.93m
2:02AM0.82m
3:23PM0.96m
3:39AM0.86m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Nahoon Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nahoon Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nahoon Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nahoon Reef 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 (Nahoon Reef) 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 Nahoon Reef 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.

Nahoon Reef is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of East London. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in East London. East London has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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