Surf Forecasts:
Nao Nao surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1087 | 720 | 329 | 413 | 653 | 409 | 220 | 255 | 793 | 869 | 932 | 694 | 473 | 356 | 134 | 95 | 223 | 1976 | 4865 | 6128 | 8868 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:08PM0.19m | 2:15AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52PM0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
1087 | 720 | 329 | 413 | 653 | 409 | 220 | 126 | 793 | 869 | 932 | 694 | 473 | 356 | 134 | 95 | 223 | 1976 | 4865 | 6128 | 8868 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | S 20 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 11 | SW 9 | NNE 11 | W 12 | NNW 15 |
224 | 290 | 141 | 160 | 85 | 8 | 121 | 255 | 85 | 59 | 7 | 49 | 91 | 72 | 41 | 26 | 93 | 42 | 22 | 26 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | NNE 9 | S 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | S 12 | SW 12 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 17 |
199 | 176 | 66 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 42 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 25 | 78 | 84 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — |
— | — | 268 | — | — | 55 | 105 | 103 | 102 | 103 | 109 | 27 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 349 | 423 | 369 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 2470 | 2399 | 15 | 996 | 2399 | 2073 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 181 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 32 | 10 | 45 |
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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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