Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
326 | 112 | 244 | 785 | 596 | 1271 | 773 | 2326 | 4203 | 1603 | 556 | 678 | 575 | 472 | 390 | 313 | 224 | 135 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:43AM1.50m | 2:17PM1.58m | 2:20AM1.63m | 2:46PM1.72m | 2:50AM1.74m | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:18AM1.85m | 3:38PM1.95m | 3:46AM1.93m | 4:04PM2.03m | 4:14AM1.98m | 4:31PM2.09m | 4:43AM1.99m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:59AM0.79m | 8:18PM0.81m | 8:30AM0.65m | 8:48PM0.68m | 8:58AM0.53m | 9:16PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:44PM0.45m | 9:52AM0.35m | 10:11PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.30m | 10:39PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
326 | 112 | 244 | 785 | 447 | 1271 | 773 | 2326 | 4203 | 1603 | 556 | 678 | 864 | 552 | 361 | 414 | 561 | 135 | 900 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 17 | E 9 | S 18 | E 10 | — | — | S 16 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | S 11 |
6 | 62 | 14 | 12 | 596 | 6 | 159 | 2 | — | — | 305 | — | 575 | 472 | 390 | 313 | 224 | 8 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSW 10 | SW 13 |
6 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 181 | — | 25 | 83 | 172 | 165 | 4 | 10 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 170 | 547 | 1222 | 2149 | — | — | 1048 | 1042 | 799 | 1608 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 0 | 52 | 107 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 129 | 404 | 435 | 249 | 249 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 239 |
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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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