Surf Forecasts:
Nao Nao surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,906 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nao Nao this week:
The surf forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nao Nao in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 25 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
413 | 573 | 409 | 174 | 255 | 793 | 869 | 932 | 694 | 473 | 295 | 101 | 103 | 565 | 2773 | 5350 | 5375 | 5240 | 5201 | 3720 | 2066 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:39PM0.18m | 2:33AM0.16m | 3:17PM0.17m | 2:50AM0.15m | 4:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.15m | 9:19PM0.17m | 8:41AM0.15m | 10:06PM0.18m | 9:18AM0.16m | 10:36PM0.18m | 9:54AM0.18m | 11:06PM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26AM0.09m | 9:31PM0.11m | 9:00AM0.10m | 10:29PM0.13m | 10:02AM0.11m | 00:25AM0.14m | 12:20PM0.12m | 4:25AM0.14m | 2:27PM0.10m | 4:01AM0.13m | 3:43PM0.08m | 4:19AM0.12m | 4:33PM0.05m | 4:44AM0.10m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
413 | 573 | 409 | 174 | 119 | 793 | 869 | 932 | 694 | 473 | 111 | 42 | 81 | 85 | 2773 | 5350 | 5375 | 5240 | 5201 | 3720 | 2066 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | S 20 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 12 | NNW 15 | N 14 | NNW 14 | SE 13 |
160 | 85 | 8 | 121 | 255 | 85 | 59 | 7 | 14 | 65 | 295 | 101 | 95 | 106 | 51 | 62 | 56 | 42 | 16 | 19 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NNE 9 | S 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | S 12 | SW 11 | SSW 25 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NNE 11 | — | ESE 11 | SE 18 | NNE 9 |
22 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 42 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 85 | 73 | 103 | 565 | 114 | 104 | 38 | — | 11 | 12 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | S 7 | S 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
— | — | 26 | 143 | 114 | 124 | 103 | 107 | 87 | 34 | 28 | 41 | — | — | — | 214 | 342 | 1019 | 184 | 244 | 238 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1005 | 1005 | 2098 | 2410 | 1005 | 2073 | 181 | 217 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 224 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 | 2470 |
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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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