Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
2.8° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Nov 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 11AM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 17th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 15th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Sunday
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6
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14
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
20
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35
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20
WSW
35
SW
25
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15
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15
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15
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20
NE
40
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30
SSW
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20
SSE
20
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30
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High Tide
6:31PM1.45m
7:32AM1.43m
7:31PM1.33m
8:57AM1.39m
9:18PM1.27m
10:35AM1.43m
11:06PM1.31m
11:45AM1.54m
00:13AM1.42m
12:35PM1.67m
1:01AM1.54m
1:17PM1.81m
1:43AM1.67m
Low Tide
12:36PM0.83m
00:57AM0.73m
1:39PM0.93m
2:02AM0.82m
3:23PM0.96m
3:39AM0.86m
5:12PM0.89m
5:10AM0.81m
6:16PM0.76m
6:12AM0.71m
7:01PM0.61m
7:00AM0.60m
7:41PM0.48m
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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.

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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