Surf Forecasts:
Natadola Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Natadola Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 11 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1650 | 4154 | 3600 | 1407 | 1887 | 814 | 536 | 459 | 1545 | 1880 | 1227 | 550 | 350 | 513 | 569 | 604 | 301 | 167 | 30 | 76 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.50m | 11:23AM1.27m | 11:36PM1.42m | 12:28PM1.19m | 00:33AM1.37m | 1:36PM1.16m | 1:33AM1.34m | 2:42PM1.16m | 2:32AM1.35m | 3:37PM1.20m | 3:24AM1.39m | 4:23PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12AM0.42m | 5:13PM0.55m | 6:12AM0.46m | 6:10PM0.63m | 7:17AM0.48m | 7:15PM0.67m | 8:22AM0.46m | 8:20PM0.67m | 9:18AM0.42m | 9:17PM0.64m | 10:06AM0.37m | 10:06PM0.59m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SE 9 |
1650 | 4154 | 3600 | 1407 | 1887 | 814 | 536 | 283 | 1545 | 1474 | 1227 | 550 | 350 | 158 | 377 | 53 | 105 | 88 | 30 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 17 |
285 | 8 | 18 | 949 | 252 | 236 | 288 | 269 | 230 | 158 | 372 | 286 | 222 | 32 | 118 | 65 | 56 | 47 | 27 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | S 19 | SE 12 | SSW 10 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 10 |
9 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 40 | 96 | 211 | 271 | 251 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 14 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
151 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 110 | 568 | 514 | 459 | 146 | 1880 | 79 | 120 | 81 | 513 | 569 | 604 | 301 | 167 | 155 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1177 | 837 | 31 | 31 | 1177 | 1279 | 1872 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 1282 | 31 | 1264 | 1247 | 31 | 22 |
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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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