Surf Forecasts:
Natadola Beach surf forecast from 13 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: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Natadola Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
204 | 171 | 258 | 280 | 449 | 647 | 452 | 447 | 419 | 998 | 1408 | 1241 | 1932 | 1857 | 1811 | 1606 | 2002 | 1739 | 996 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:23AM1.27m | 11:36PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:12AM0.42m | 5:13PM0.55m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
119 | 107 | 258 | 241 | 449 | 647 | 452 | 447 | 160 | 998 | 1408 | 1241 | 1932 | 1857 | 1811 | 1606 | 2002 | 1739 | 996 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 12 | NW 12 | SSE 16 |
204 | 171 | 98 | 280 | 207 | 116 | 116 | 115 | 419 | 334 | 188 | 229 | 17 | 81 | 120 | 86 | 153 | 6 | 324 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 13 | SSW 20 | S 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | NW 12 | SE 6 | SSW 20 | NW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 14 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NW 11 |
17 | 26 | 149 | 91 | 21 | 19 | 53 | 32 | 236 | 52 | 17 | 336 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
12 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 200 | 310 | 228 | 158 | 85 | 43 | — | — | 653 | 542 | 403 | 382 | 345 | 520 | 682 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 68 | 835 | 902 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 283 | 1177 | 1177 | 1181 | 1329 | 31 | 1264 |
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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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