Nahoon Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.00° S 27.94° E

Nahoon Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahoon Reef sea temperature is
18.3° C
1.9° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 6,516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with SW 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 (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 21st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
3
3
1
2
3
0
2
3
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3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
6
2.2
SW
9
0.9
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
11
1.6
S
12
1.8
S
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.4
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
S
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
23
781
183
415
220
246
670
303
698
1103
857
593
412
315
424
199
288
487
2887
2740
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
10
W
15
SW
10
S
5
W
15
SW
10
S
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
W
5
SSE
15
E
10
W
5
ESE
10
SE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
4:40PM2.08m
4:53AM2.02m
5:21PM2.09m
5:33AM1.97m
6:01PM2.06m
6:11AM1.89m
6:41PM1.98m
6:49AM1.78m
7:21PM1.88m
7:28AM1.66m
8:04PM1.76m
8:11AM1.54m
8:54PM1.64m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.37m
10:45PM0.46m
11:00AM0.36m
11:26PM0.48m
11:38AM0.39m
00:06AM0.54m
12:14PM0.46m
00:46AM0.63m
12:51PM0.56m
1:26AM0.74m
1:29PM0.67m
2:11AM0.85m
2:12PM0.80m
3:06AM0.95m
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7:09
7:07
7:07
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7:07
7:05
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5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
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Temp °C
18
19
17
18
18
17
18
19
17
18
21
19
19
19
17
17
18
17
18
19
19
Feels °C
16
16
15
17
17
18
15
17
18
14
17
18
16
16
15
16
16
16
18
19
20
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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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