Surf Forecasts:
Nauzan surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WNW swell with 599 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nauzan this week:
The surf forecast for Nauzan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nauzan in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauzan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 233 | 339 | 144 | 219 | 144 | 94 | 58 | 268 | 285 | 250 | 229 | 224 | 128 | 92 | 465 | 449 | 557 | 590 | 473 | 323 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:25PM4.38m | 5:42AM4.26m | 5:57PM4.31m | 6:11AM4.21m | 6:26PM4.15m | 6:37AM4.10m | 6:53PM3.94m | 7:02AM3.93m | 7:19PM3.70m | 7:27AM3.71m | 7:46PM3.42m | 7:56AM3.46m | 8:18PM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.03m | 11:13PM-0.05m | 11:29AM-0.04m | 11:48PM-0.02m | 12:05PM-0.01m | 00:23AM0.11m | 12:42PM0.13m | 00:58AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.35m | 1:34AM0.59m | 1:57PM0.64m | 2:12AM0.89m | 2:39PM0.96m | 2:55AM1.19m | |||||||
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 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 233 | 339 | 144 | 219 | 144 | 94 | 58 | 268 | 285 | 250 | 229 | 224 | 128 | 90 | 465 | 449 | 557 | 590 | 473 | 323 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 20 | 168 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 202 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 8 | 256 | 50 | 186 | 83 | 4 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nauzan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nauzan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nauzan 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 (Nauzan) 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 Nauzan 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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