
Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, S swell with 5,250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SSW 20 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
623 | 1786 | 4845 | 2107 | 1281 | 229 | 198 | 108 | 83 | 57 | 49 | 46 | 17 | 98 | 192 | 183 | 151 | 558 | 613 | 89 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.43m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:25PM1.62m | 1:47AM1.67m | 2:12PM1.81m | 2:31AM1.81m | 2:51PM1.97m | 3:07AM1.91m | 3:25PM2.08m | 3:40AM1.98m | 3:57PM2.13m | 4:11AM2.00m | 4:28PM2.13m | 4:39AM1.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:35PM0.89m | 7:13AM0.77m | 7:44PM0.71m | 8:01AM0.60m | 8:28PM0.54m | 8:38AM0.45m | 9:04PM0.41m | 9:11AM0.34m | 9:36PM0.32m | 9:42AM0.27m | 10:06PM0.29m | 10:11AM0.24m | 10:34PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 20 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | E 9 |
245 | 1786 | 4845 | 2107 | 1281 | 229 | 432 | 393 | 347 | 257 | 251 | 263 | 162 | 132 | 106 | 99 | 83 | 558 | 613 | 89 | 996 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | S 10 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | S 6 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
623 | 198 | — | — | — | 229 | 198 | 108 | 83 | 57 | 49 | 17 | 17 | 98 | 43 | 94 | 151 | 78 | 54 | 85 | 745 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 21 | S 11 |
18 | 121 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 50 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 46 | 15 | 13 | 192 | 183 | 6 | 56 | 67 | 34 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 3 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | SE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 |
125 | 198 | 201 | 186 | 385 | 406 | 642 | 642 | 528 | 615 | 423 | 3 | 34 | 25 | 66 | — | 103 | — | 746 | 850 | 1337 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 455 | 455 | 455 | 435 | 435 | 99 | 19 | 249 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 129 | 129 | 404 | 321 | 273 | 435 | 0 |
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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.
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