Surf Forecasts:
Nahoon Reef surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with 2,839 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nahoon Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. 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 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahoon Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
494 | 397 | 200 | 645 | 715 | 1365 | 467 | 324 | 127 | 213 | 666 | 1077 | 886 | 1003 | 1787 | 2722 | 1109 | 728 | 1149 | 1380 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.34m | 12:22PM1.30m | 00:43AM1.39m | 1:40PM1.43m | 1:43AM1.50m | 2:17PM1.58m | 2:20AM1.63m | 2:46PM1.72m | 2:50AM1.74m | 3:12PM1.84m | 3:18AM1.85m | 3:38PM1.95m | 3:46AM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM1.05m | 5:23AM1.04m | 6:17PM1.07m | 7:15AM0.93m | 7:39PM0.95m | 7:59AM0.79m | 8:18PM0.81m | 8:30AM0.65m | 8:48PM0.68m | 8:58AM0.53m | 9:16PM0.55m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:44PM0.45m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | ENE 9 |
494 | 397 | 198 | 17 | 364 | 471 | 467 | 324 | 127 | 213 | 666 | 1077 | 886 | 1003 | 1787 | 2722 | 1109 | 646 | 1149 | 773 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 | — | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | S 16 |
12 | 12 | 200 | — | 240 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 107 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 432 | 728 | 311 | 1380 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | E 8 | — | — | SE 12 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SE 13 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 38 | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | SW 2 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
— | 4 | 2 | 645 | 715 | 1365 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 72 | 245 | 760 | 1437 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 455 | 204 | 52 | 435 | 23 | 52 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 183 | 455 | 435 | 273 | 301 | 0 |
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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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