Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
16.8°C
3.1° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 615 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Oct 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 7th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 30th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Tue morning).

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SSE
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
5:39PM1.95m
6:00AM1.76m
6:18PM1.79m
6:44AM1.60m
7:07PM1.59m
7:50AM1.44m
8:31PM1.40m
10:03AM1.36m
11:06PM1.35m
12:08PM1.48m
00:42AM1.47m
1:10PM1.66m
1:34AM1.62m
Low Tide
11:51PM0.42m
11:59AM0.51m
00:31AM0.58m
12:44PM0.69m
1:22AM0.75m
1:51PM0.88m
2:56AM0.90m
4:40PM0.96m
5:40AM0.88m
6:43PM0.81m
6:55AM0.73m
7:35PM0.63m
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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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