Nahr Brahim Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.06° N 35.64° E

Nahr Brahim Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahr Brahim sea temperature is
29.5° C
1.8° 

Nahr Brahim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nahr Brahim surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 54 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (EEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahr Brahim over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. We’re looking at Nahr Brahim, a river mouth setup that rarely breaks, and for the whole run, it’s just not happening. The conditions are consistently poor, so there’s no real surf to get excited about.

Let’s walk through it. Starting Friday, 7 August, the swell is tiny, around 1ft to 2ft from the WNW and W, with a short, weak period of 5 to 6 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is weak, between 12 and 40, so there’s no power behind it. This flat, choppy pattern drags on through the weekend and into the next week.

By Monday, 10 August, the swell drops even lower, down to 1ft, with energy readings as low as 11. The wind stays cross-onshore, but it’s light, so the water’s only got small wind ripples. Still, there’s no wave to ride. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same – tiny swell, weak energy, and poor surf quality. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The gap in any decent surf stretches on for days. Thursday, 13 August, sees the swell bottom out at 0.7ft, with energy at just 5. It’s flat. Thursday afternoon a tiny 1ft bump from the north appears, but it’s choppy again. The whole first week is a write-off.

Heading into the second week, from 15 August onward, we see a slight lift. Saturday morning brings 2ft from the west, but the period is a weak 4 seconds, and the energy is still only 13. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. Sunday, 16 August, has a similar 2ft in the morning, but the afternoon picks up to 3ft from the WSW, still with a short period and a moderate cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. Energy nudges up to 26, but it’s not enough.

The best chance, if you can call it that, comes on Monday, 17 August. The morning has 2ft, but the afternoon pushes to 4ft from the west, with a period of 7 seconds and energy hitting 150. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is still cross-onshore from the SW at 20 km/h, so it’s choppy. The break is a river mouth, so it’s inconsistent and rarely breaks anyway, which is a big caveat. Then Tuesday, 18 August, has 3ft to 4ft in the morning and afternoon, with energy up to 101, but the wind is stronger, 25 km/h from the SW, making it even choppier. The swell is from the west and WSW, but the optimum direction for this spot is WSW, so direction is okay, but the wind kills it.

After that, it fades again. Wednesday, 19 August, is 3ft to 3ft, with energy dropping to 60, and the wind stays strong and cross-onshore. By Thursday, 20 August, we’re back to 2ft and weak energy. The last few days, Friday to Saturday, 22 August, are flat with tiny 1ft to 2ft swells and onshore winds.

So, the honest truth: there’s nothing here to recommend. The entire 16-day window is a bust. Nahr Brahim rarely breaks, and when it does, the wind and swell quality are just poor. The combined wave energy is too low for any real ride, and the constant cross-onshore winds mean it’s always choppy. If you’re desperate, the 17th and 18th of August have the most size, but it’s still messy and inconsistent. This area is known for these blank runs, so it’s normal.

Stay hopeful – forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 30°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
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6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
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6
0.5
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6
0.4
NW
5
0.3
W
6
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.6
N
4
0.2
W
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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24
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24
41
43
50
36
16
15
10
12
15
7
6
9
5
3
3
10
3
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNE
5
NW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
NW
10
NW
5
NE
5
WNW
10
W
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
glassy
High Tide
7:05PM0.21m
7:02AM0.31m
8:45PM0.24m
8:21AM0.34m
9:34PM0.27m
9:15AM0.38m
10:11PM0.30m
9:58AM0.41m
10:45PM0.33m
10:37AM0.42m
11:16PM0.34m
11:13AM0.43m
11:46PM0.36m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.13m
00:01AM0.17m
2:26PM0.09m
1:54AM0.15m
3:20PM0.05m
2:57AM0.12m
4:01PM0.02m
3:44AM0.09m
4:37PM-0.00m
4:24AM0.06m
5:09PM-0.02m
5:01AM0.04m
5:40PM-0.02m
5:36AM0.03m
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
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7:32
7:31
7:30
7:30
7:29
7:28
7:27
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °C
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34
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34
33
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Information about the Nahr Brahim Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nahr Brahim 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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