Surf Forecasts:
Natadola Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Natadola Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Natadola Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Natadola Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Natadola Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 95mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
140 | 183 | 133 | 204 | 171 | 258 | 241 | 449 | 647 | 452 | 447 | 419 | 1249 | 1408 | 1193 | 2283 | 1536 | 1379 | 1147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:17AM1.79m | 7:03PM1.66m | 7:07AM1.76m | 7:48PM1.69m | 7:55AM1.70m | 8:32PM1.68m | 8:44AM1.61m | 9:15PM1.64m | 9:33AM1.49m | 10:00PM1.57m | 10:26AM1.37m | 10:46PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.28m | 12:44PM-0.02m | 1:00AM0.25m | 1:29PM0.01m | 1:49AM0.24m | 2:12PM0.09m | 2:38AM0.26m | 2:55PM0.19m | 3:27AM0.30m | 3:39PM0.32m | 4:18AM0.36m | 4:24PM0.44m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 31 | 33 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
140 | 183 | 133 | 119 | 107 | 258 | 241 | 449 | 647 | 452 | 447 | 419 | 1249 | 1408 | 1193 | 2283 | 1536 | 1379 | 1147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
68 | 69 | 123 | 204 | 171 | 98 | 214 | 207 | 116 | 116 | 96 | 115 | 283 | 225 | 168 | 24 | 25 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SE 4 | NW 13 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | NW 12 | NW 9 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SSE 15 |
13 | 37 | 44 | 7 | 25 | 149 | 91 | 91 | 19 | 12 | 32 | 259 | 52 | 29 | 336 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | S 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
28 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 5 | 16 | 599 | 244 | 269 | 199 | 63 | 21 | 141 | 187 | 341 | 478 | 434 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 1872 |
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Information about the Natadola Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Natadola Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Natadola Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Natadola Beach 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 (Natadola Beach) 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 Natadola Beach 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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