Surf Forecasts:
Nahr Brahim surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with 48 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahr Brahim over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening here.
Alright, mate, I'm looking at the next sixteen days and, to be honest, it's a bit of a flat spell for the region. We've got a break on the books, Nahr Brahim, but it's a river mouth that rarely breaks, so we're already starting with a long shot. The forecaster has it rated for beginners only, but don't get too excited just yet. The water temp is sitting at a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable if you do get wet.
The first proper surf we see isn't really surf at all. From Saturday the 11th all the way through to Saturday the 26th, every single forecast window is flagged as "poor surf conditions." That's a solid two-week gap with no recommendations. The swell is tiny, never getting above 3ft, and it's coming from the West with a short, weak period of 6 to 10 seconds. The combined energy is consistently low, under 100 (16 to 90), so there's just no power in the water.
The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, often light, but it doesn't matter when there's no wave to ride. Even the few days with an offshore wind on the 15th and 16th, the swell is only 1ft to 2ft, which is basically a lake. For a spot that rarely breaks, you need a proper swell to line it up, and we just don't have it. The swell direction is WSW to W, but the optimum for Nahr Brahim is WSW, so at least the direction isn't the main problem—it's the complete lack of size and energy.
If you're into kite surfing, a beach or river mouth setup with light wind and no waves might be a pass. But for a paddle surfer, there's nothing on offer. It's a brutally blank run, which for an inconsistent spot like this is more normal than you'd hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 46 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 10 | 36 | 26 | 37 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:25PM0.27m | 9:13AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.29m | 10:01AM0.41m | 10:57PM0.30m | 10:46AM0.42m | 11:36PM0.32m | 11:27AM0.43m | 00:13AM0.32m | 12:06PM0.42m | 00:49AM0.32m | 12:44PM0.39m | 1:25AM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.05m | 2:49AM0.11m | 4:04PM0.02m | 3:42AM0.10m | 4:48PM-0.00m | 4:28AM0.08m | 5:28PM-0.01m | 5:11AM0.07m | 6:06PM-0.01m | 6:41PM-0.00m | 6:31AM0.07m | 7:15PM0.02m | |||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 4 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | — | 31 | 26 | 32 | 10 | 36 | 26 | 37 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | 14 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | — | SW 3 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3347 | 3407 | 2399 | 2210 | 3362 | 2257 | 218 | 2210 | 154 | 1535 | 3684 | 308 | 149 | 3749 | 48 | 154 | 3372 | 3482 | 3487 | 3585 | 944 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nahr Brahim provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nahr Brahim can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nahr Brahim 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 (Nahr Brahim) 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).
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Nahr Brahim is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Jbail. If you plan a holiday in Lebanon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jbail. Jbail has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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