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Nahoon Reef surf break

Nahoon Reef surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 SAST
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Nahoon Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
19.2° C
 (Which is 4.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nahoon Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nahoon Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)7778911121210116881312121315151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13779653901044582486411227245162160196131164164165484978899599
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
30
ENE
40
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
10
W
20
S
15
SSE
15
W
30
SSW
25
S
5
SE
20
E
30
ENE
15
NNE
20
E
20
ENE
15
W
15
S
15
SSE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrossglassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:15PM
1.76
3:45AM
1.77
3:47PM
1.83
4:14AM
1.86
4:18PM
1.88
4:43AM
1.92
4:49PM
1.90
5:14AM
1.96
5:21PM
1.90
5:46AM
1.97
5:54PM
1.86
6:20AM
1.95
6:30PM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09AM
0.66
9:30PM
0.47
9:43AM
0.58
10:00PM
0.40
10:15AM
0.51
10:29PM
0.35
10:47AM
0.46
10:58PM
0.33
11:19AM
0.44
11:28PM
0.34
11:52AM
0.45
12:00AM
0.37
12:27PM
0.50
12:34AM
0.44
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--
Sunset-7:19--7:19--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:16--7:16-
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-16-------1----------
Temp. °C232522222221212221212121212221252523242423
Feels °C (?)222223151316172021171818171717232324232425
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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 12 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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