Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
575 | 339 | 279 | 260 | 224 | 130 | 61 | 57 | 28 | 56 | 82 | 51 | 30 | 50 | 189 | 246 | 172 | 469 | 2479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:46AM1.93m | 4:04PM2.03m | 4:14AM1.98m | 4:31PM2.09m | 4:43AM1.99m | 5:00PM2.10m | 5:12AM1.96m | 5:31PM2.07m | 5:44AM1.89m | 6:04PM1.98m | 6:18AM1.78m | 6:41PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.45m | 9:52AM0.35m | 10:11PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.30m | 10:39PM0.34m | 10:46AM0.29m | 11:09PM0.34m | 11:15AM0.32m | 11:40PM0.39m | 11:46AM0.39m | 00:14AM0.48m | 12:19PM0.50m | 00:53AM0.62m | ||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:46 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
742 | 565 | 614 | 653 | 596 | 739 | 402 | 196 | 157 | 204 | 154 | 115 | 142 | 90 | 189 | 264 | 181 | 469 | 2479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | E 9 |
575 | 339 | 279 | 260 | 224 | 130 | 61 | 40 | 9 | 56 | 82 | 51 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 246 | 172 | 238 | 56 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SW 10 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | — |
— | 93 | 125 | 120 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 50 | 2 | — | — | 108 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — |
1342 | 969 | 1090 | 1697 | 1275 | 1478 | 61 | 57 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 245 | — | 137 | 216 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 435 | 238 | 23 | 23 | 52 | 5 | 435 | 0 | 249 | 249 | 129 | 669 | 440 | 23 |
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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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