Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
195 | 191 | 106 | 265 | 339 | 270 | 99 | 93 | 43 | 41 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 41 | 40 | 42 | 65 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:45PM2.06m | 4:00AM2.01m | 4:22PM2.13m | 4:35AM2.02m | 4:58PM2.14m | 5:09AM1.99m | 5:31PM2.10m | 5:40AM1.92m | 6:03PM2.01m | 6:10AM1.82m | 6:34PM1.89m | 6:40AM1.70m | 7:05PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30AM0.38m | 9:53PM0.40m | 10:06AM0.31m | 10:30PM0.36m | 10:39AM0.28m | 11:03PM0.37m | 11:11AM0.30m | 11:35PM0.43m | 11:41AM0.37m | 00:07AM0.52m | 12:12PM0.47m | 00:38AM0.63m | 12:42PM0.60m | 1:11AM0.76m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 7 | SSW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
195 | 191 | 427 | 255 | 339 | 270 | 276 | 93 | 355 | 229 | 114 | 284 | 100 | 246 | 651 | 333 | 274 | 200 | 153 | 111 | 185 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | S 11 | SE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
106 | 151 | 77 | 265 | 138 | 15 | 99 | 2 | 43 | 41 | 89 | 17 | 66 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 41 | 7 | 36 | 25 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 21 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | E 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
28 | 180 | 106 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 102 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 40 | 42 | 47 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | NE 2 | E 5 | SW 4 |
588 | 469 | 508 | 253 | 269 | 250 | 444 | 470 | 607 | — | — | 118 | — | 138 | — | 69 | 47 | — | 1 | 65 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 492 | 24 | 349 | 435 | 273 | 54 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 54 | 19 | 24 | 52 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 52 | 5 |
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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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