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Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast
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Nahoon Reef surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nahoon Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s 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 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 30) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 30th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 177 | 234 | 794 | 3145 | 4458 | 4933 | 2020 | 1505 | 1403 | 4728 | 2705 | 2947 | 1893 | 1336 | 890 | 1762 | 1421 | 738 | 599 | 1407 | 2093 | 1959 | 1106 | 265 | 202 | 158 | 234 | 348 | 261 | 561 | 767 | 446 | 246 | 246 | 602 | 1024 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:21PM 1.82 | 8:41AM 1.56 | 9:26PM 1.70 | 9:58AM 1.46 | 10:50PM 1.62 | 11:40AM 1.43 | 12:21AM 1.61 | 1:09PM 1.50 | 1:33AM 1.67 | 2:10PM 1.62 | 2:25AM 1.74 | 2:56PM 1.74 | 3:06AM 1.80 | 3:33PM 1.84 | 3:41AM 1.85 | 4:05PM 1.91 | 4:12AM 1.88 | 4:36PM 1.96 | 4:41AM 1.89 | 5:04PM 1.97 | 5:08AM 1.88 | 5:32PM 1.96 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:45PM 0.63 | 2:35AM 0.79 | 2:39PM 0.76 | 3:48AM 0.89 | 3:55PM 0.88 | 5:28AM 0.92 | 5:40PM 0.92 | 7:01AM 0.87 | 7:12PM 0.88 | 8:01AM 0.77 | 8:14PM 0.79 | 8:43AM 0.67 | 8:58PM 0.70 | 9:17AM 0.57 | 9:35PM 0.63 | 9:48AM 0.50 | 10:07PM 0.57 | 10:17AM 0.45 | 10:37PM 0.54 | 10:45AM 0.42 | 11:06PM 0.53 | 11:13AM 0.42 | 11:35PM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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