
Surf Forecasts:
Nao Nao surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,934 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nao Nao this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nao Nao in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2178 | 2445 | 1945 | 2217 | 1811 | 1583 | 1057 | 917 | 416 | 1459 | 1479 | 2421 | 4178 | 4251 | 5934 | 3814 | 3771 | 2748 | 3550 | 5485 | 5189 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:21PM0.27m | 1:33AM0.22m | 1:54PM0.26m | 1:57AM0.22m | 2:25PM0.25m | 2:21AM0.22m | 2:51PM0.22m | 2:40AM0.21m | 3:11PM0.20m | 2:53AM0.20m | 3:18PM0.17m | 2:53AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.03m | 7:38AM0.02m | 8:13PM0.05m | 8:09AM0.03m | 8:36PM0.06m | 8:39AM0.04m | 8:57PM0.08m | 9:08AM0.06m | 9:11PM0.10m | 9:36AM0.08m | 9:10PM0.11m | 10:03AM0.10m | 7:32PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
2178 | 2445 | 1945 | 2217 | 1811 | 1583 | 1057 | 917 | 350 | 1459 | 1479 | 1465 | 4178 | 4251 | 5934 | 3814 | 3771 | 2748 | 3550 | 5485 | 5189 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 24 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
1229 | 60 | 57 | 164 | 149 | 221 | 149 | 112 | 416 | 49 | 75 | 2421 | 639 | 418 | — | 345 | 274 | 1051 | 1547 | 86 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 21 | NW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SE 15 | SSW 26 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — |
64 | 37 | 115 | 56 | 184 | 42 | 232 | 232 | 181 | 36 | 271 | 99 | 489 | 403 | — | — | — | 118 | 108 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
— | 778 | 744 | — | — | — | — | 225 | — | 59 | — | — | 97 | 593 | 576 | 140 | 154 | 194 | 303 | 349 | 297 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2470 | 2470 | 3319 | 996 | 177 | 178 | 178 | 2470 | 177 | 1005 | 1005 | 2555 | 177 | 3319 | 2073 | 2073 | 2470 | 2095 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
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Information about the Nao Nao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nao Nao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nao Nao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nao Nao 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 (Nao Nao) 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 Nao Nao 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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