Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
19.1°C
1.2° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, S swell with 1,749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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Period (s)
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S
12
1.7
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11
1.2
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0.9
SSE
9
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S
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0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
10
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S
8
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11
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10
0.8
SSE
9
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SSE
8
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6
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SSE
8
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10
0.8
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10
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1749
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329
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
25
NE
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S
15
SSW
10
WSW
20
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ENE
15
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SSE
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W
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SSE
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High Tide
2:18AM1.77m
2:30PM1.99m
2:49AM1.87m
3:02PM2.08m
3:22AM1.94m
3:35PM2.12m
3:56AM1.96m
4:10PM2.10m
4:33AM1.93m
4:47PM2.03m
5:11AM1.85m
5:26PM1.89m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.42m
8:18AM0.40m
8:46PM0.30m
8:49AM0.31m
9:17PM0.22m
9:22AM0.26m
9:49PM0.19m
9:56AM0.25m
10:24PM0.21m
10:32AM0.30m
11:00PM0.28m
11:11AM0.40m
11:39PM0.40m
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Temp °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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