North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.2° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,412 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with S 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Night
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AM
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
8
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.4
S
17
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
1.1
S
10
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.8
S
10
1.8
S
6
3
S
9
2
S
7
1.5
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.7
S
10
2.1
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
132
106
95
38
27
230
183
226
123
220
1412
399
422
240
172
94
297
255
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
WNW
5
W
10
E
5
NNW
10
NE
20
NW
10
NW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
E
5
NW
5
WSW
20
NE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:55AM0.90m
1:00PM1.24m
2:09AM0.85m
2:06PM1.21m
3:29AM0.86m
3:14PM1.22m
4:33AM0.90m
4:14PM1.26m
5:20AM0.96m
5:05PM1.31m
5:59AM1.04m
5:49PM1.36m
Low Tide
6:14AM0.56m
8:12PM0.46m
7:13AM0.61m
9:24PM0.45m
8:28AM0.62m
10:26PM0.42m
9:41AM0.60m
11:14PM0.36m
10:40AM0.54m
11:53PM0.30m
11:30AM0.47m
00:27AM0.24m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
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5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
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 mm
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1
Temp °C
11
18
17
16
27
27
16
27
30
24
16
14
12
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14
13
17
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Feels °C
9
15
14
13
23
24
16
24
24
20
13
10
7
9
11
11
16
15
15
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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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