Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.7° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with 495 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 16th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
6
1.5
S
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
1.1
S
6
0.8
S
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
159
256
208
109
238
147
140
186
97
145
131
50
435
356
198
87
78
51
Wind (km/h)
10
N
35
SW
35
SSW
15
SSE
5
ENE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
WSW
15
W
10
E
10
ENE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:59AM1.71m
6:14PM1.72m
6:26AM1.58m
6:39PM1.57m
6:57AM1.43m
7:08PM1.41m
7:52AM1.28m
8:16PM1.26m
12:06PM1.26m
00:25AM1.29m
1:16PM1.42m
1:22AM1.43m
Low Tide
11:56PM0.53m
12:01PM0.57m
00:24AM0.66m
12:29PM0.73m
00:55AM0.79m
1:01PM0.89m
1:39AM0.93m
1:59PM1.06m
4:01AM1.04m
6:26PM1.07m
6:45AM0.93m
7:25PM0.91m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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