
Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1468 | 1781 | 2785 | 2333 | 1894 | 1430 | 1420 | 1351 | 918 | 390 | 364 | 338 | 227 | 220 | 165 | 125 | 90 | 58 | 38 | 12 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:37AM1.50m | 11:21PM1.73m | 12:05PM1.54m | 00:37AM1.78m | 1:20PM1.65m | 1:42AM1.87m | 2:19PM1.78m | 2:37AM1.95m | 3:10PM1.91m | 3:26AM2.01m | 3:56PM2.01m | 4:11AM2.03m | 4:40PM2.08m | 4:53AM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.86m | 5:58AM0.83m | 6:05PM0.83m | 7:10AM0.74m | 7:21PM0.75m | 8:08AM0.62m | 8:22PM0.65m | 8:57AM0.51m | 9:14PM0.55m | 9:41AM0.42m | 10:01PM0.49m | 10:21AM0.37m | 10:45PM0.46m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
1468 | 1781 | 2785 | 2333 | 1894 | 1430 | 1420 | 1351 | 918 | 390 | 364 | 171 | 198 | 341 | 217 | 346 | 358 | 380 | 426 | 394 | 340 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | SW 18 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 6 |
8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | — | 338 | 227 | 220 | 165 | 125 | 90 | 58 | 38 | 12 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NE 8 | SE 14 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 42 | 60 | 8 | 62 | 90 | 86 | 26 | 27 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | — |
— | 1452 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 453 | 257 | 240 | 329 | 454 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 129 | 52 | 0 | 52 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 146 | 273 | 273 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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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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