
Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
392 | 803 | 461 | 287 | 377 | 447 | 232 | 1931 | 1964 | 2668 | 1074 | 660 | 500 | 632 | 318 | 244 | 133 | 235 | 178 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:54PM1.64m | 9:08AM1.43m | 10:02PM1.54m | 10:41AM1.36m | 11:31PM1.50m | 12:30PM1.39m | 00:52AM1.53m | 1:41PM1.48m | 1:48AM1.61m | 2:28PM1.59m | 2:30AM1.69m | 3:03PM1.70m | 3:04AM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.80m | 3:06AM0.95m | 3:07PM0.92m | 4:27AM1.01m | 4:32PM1.01m | 6:10AM0.99m | 6:18PM1.01m | 7:23AM0.90m | 7:32PM0.94m | 8:10AM0.79m | 8:21PM0.85m | 8:46AM0.68m | 8:59PM0.76m | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 |
369 | 803 | 461 | 287 | 377 | 447 | 232 | 1140 | 1753 | 2668 | 1074 | 660 | 500 | 632 | 318 | 244 | 202 | 112 | 85 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | SE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | E 5 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
392 | 366 | 325 | 285 | 205 | 167 | 110 | 83 | 239 | 31 | 62 | 120 | 137 | 18 | 55 | 29 | 133 | 235 | 178 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 |
6 | 6 | 8 | 54 | 73 | 50 | 38 | 15 | 60 | — | 29 | 29 | 2 | 47 | 55 | 48 | 80 | 3 | 86 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | SSW 4 | — |
— | — | 47 | 87 | 16 | 69 | 97 | 1931 | 1964 | — | — | — | 2 | 42 | 136 | 181 | — | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 52 | 239 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 19 | 255 | 34 | 19 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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