Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
19.2°C
1.5° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSW swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 31st Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 6th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 5th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.9
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSE
6
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
1.8
E
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
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0.8
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0.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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82
54
47
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112
93
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121
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235
269
307
294
186
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200
706
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
S
15
ENE
10
SW
30
SW
30
S
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
N
5
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
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NE
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ENE
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ENE
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SW
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SW
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High Tide
6:48AM1.61m
7:06PM1.53m
8:03AM1.49m
8:36PM1.37m
9:55AM1.45m
10:42PM1.33m
11:34AM1.54m
00:11AM1.42m
12:38PM1.67m
1:05AM1.54m
1:23PM1.79m
1:46AM1.64m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.55m
12:48PM0.71m
1:20AM0.71m
2:11PM0.86m
2:51AM0.83m
4:36PM0.89m
4:56AM0.82m
6:16PM0.77m
6:16AM0.73m
7:09PM0.64m
7:06AM0.61m
7:47PM0.52m
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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.

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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