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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
18.8°C
1.7° 

North Durras Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Durras Reef surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 967 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Durras Reef this week:

The surf forecast for North Durras Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Durras Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
1.1
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8
1.1
SE
9
0.9
ESE
8
1.3
ENE
5
1
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5
0.8
ENE
6
1.4
NE
5
1.2
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6
0.9
NE
6
2.3
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6
1.6
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7
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
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8
2
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.6
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7
3
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7
2.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
177
153
174
114
71
56
34
106
105
52
400
208
226
330
307
237
273
301
254
967
546
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
ENE
25
NE
10
NNW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
25
NE
10
N
15
NE
25
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
5
N
20
NE
35
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
1:16PM1.25m
2:39AM0.88m
2:16PM1.21m
3:50AM0.89m
3:21PM1.20m
4:49AM0.95m
4:22PM1.21m
5:36AM1.03m
5:17PM1.24m
6:15AM1.13m
6:06PM1.27m
6:52AM1.24m
6:53PM1.29m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.41m
7:36AM0.63m
9:33PM0.41m
8:50AM0.64m
10:29PM0.39m
10:04AM0.62m
11:16PM0.35m
11:07AM0.56m
11:56PM0.30m
12:02PM0.47m
00:33AM0.25m
12:51PM0.37m
1:09AM0.21m
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Temp °C
18
18
17
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Feels °C
16
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13
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18
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18
17
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Information about the North Durras Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Durras Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Durras Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Durras Reef 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 (North Durras Reef) 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 North Durras Reef 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.

North Durras Reef is 89 km (55 miles) from Nowra. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nowra. Nowra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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