Surf Forecasts:
Nahr Brahim surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nahr Brahim this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nahr Brahim in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahr Brahim over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the entire 16-day window, it's a pretty quiet stretch for Nahr Brahim. There are no real standouts, and honestly, for most of the period, the surf is just too small and junky to get excited about. The whole run is a bit of a flat spell, but that's not unusual for this spot.
Alright, let's take it day by day. Starting on Monday the 14th of September, we've got tiny 1ft swell from the west, but the wind is coming from the SW and WSW, making it cross-onshore or onshore. The wave energy is super weak, and the period is a short 5 to 6 seconds. It's just not doing anything. The break is a river mouth that rarely breaks, so this kind of weak, wind-affected dribble is a no-go. I'd say skip it.
Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are more of the same. Swell bumps up to 2ft to 3ft from the west, but the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy is still weak, and the period is short. It's choppy and messy. Thursday the 17th through to the start of the second week (Monday the 21st) is a real desert. The swell drops right off, with heights between a foot or less. The wind does go glassy on the morning of Monday the 21st, but with only a foot of swell and next to no energy, it’s just a flat, glossy lake.
From Tuesday the 22nd through to the end of the month, we see a tiny pulse in the energy, but nothing that’ll get you out of bed. On Wednesday the 23rd, the period stretches to 7 seconds, but the swell is still only 2ft and the wind is onshore. It's still poor. The closest we get to a 'maybe' is on Tuesday the 29th of September. The wind goes glassy in the morning, the swell is 3ft from the west with a 7-second period, and the energy ticks up a bit. That's still weak energy, and for a river mouth that rarely breaks, it's a long shot. But if you were absolutely desperate for a slide on a tiny, clean little wave, that Tuesday morning would be your only real window.
Honestly, for this entire 16-day outlook, there are no standout sessions. The combined energy never gets out of the "weak" category. It's a tough run for Nahr Brahim. Keep the board in the car for that Tuesday the 29th morning, but don't hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 59 | 47 | 33 | 73 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:17PM0.34m | 00:26AM0.37m | 12:43PM0.31m | 00:50AM0.35m | 1:09PM0.27m | 1:15AM0.32m | 1:35PM0.24m | 1:44AM0.29m | 2:11PM0.20m | 2:39AM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:15AM0.03m | 6:14PM0.05m | 6:44AM0.05m | 6:34PM0.08m | 7:15AM0.08m | 6:51PM0.11m | 7:50AM0.11m | 7:05PM0.14m | 8:45AM0.15m | 7:01PM0.17m | 1:09PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:46 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | — | 25 | 32 | — | 42 | 47 | 47 | 59 | 47 | 33 | 73 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1461 | 2210 | 2210 | 2210 | 2724 | 3676 | 48 | 128 | 944 | 21 | 21 | 1880 | 6 | 48 | 2210 | 2100 | 2093 | 2210 | 2210 |
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