Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
17.1°C
3.2° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,803 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nahoon Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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SSW
14
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13
1.3
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15
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14
0.9
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14
0.8
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9
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11
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
198
726
389
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131
127
459
309
253
952
1218
880
449
281
325
216
173
265
645
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
E
10
NE
10
SE
20
ENE
25
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20
SSW
20
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15
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35
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WSW
35
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25
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20
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30
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15
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High Tide
5:38PM1.69m
6:01AM1.57m
6:03PM1.55m
6:37AM1.44m
6:35PM1.41m
7:38AM1.32m
7:37PM1.26m
10:31AM1.28m
11:09PM1.23m
12:14PM1.40m
00:32AM1.35m
12:57PM1.56m
1:13AM1.50m
Low Tide
11:31AM0.59m
11:53PM0.59m
12:01PM0.73m
00:25AM0.71m
12:38PM0.88m
1:08AM0.84m
1:43PM1.03m
2:44AM0.95m
5:13PM1.05m
5:28AM0.92m
6:38PM0.89m
6:34AM0.79m
7:15PM0.73m
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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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