North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.1° C
0.5° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SE 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 (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
9
1
SE
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
10
2.1
S
7
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
10
1.6
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
6
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
132
123
102
51
31
9
44
10
9
20
22
378
177
314
346
88
77
33
45
43
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
W
10
SW
5
SE
10
W
0
WNW
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
5:04AM1.03m
5:20PM1.57m
6:13AM1.05m
6:16PM1.66m
7:14AM1.08m
7:11PM1.73m
8:10AM1.11m
8:04PM1.77m
9:02AM1.14m
8:55PM1.76m
9:52AM1.17m
9:45PM1.70m
10:41AM1.19m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.26m
10:39AM0.35m
00:15AM0.14m
11:39AM0.34m
1:13AM0.04m
12:37PM0.32m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:33PM0.30m
2:59AM-0.06m
2:27PM0.28m
3:47AM-0.05m
3:20PM0.29m
4:33AM-0.01m
4:14PM0.31m
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7:07
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7:05
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7:05
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Temp °C
11
18
18
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
17
17
12
13
13
13
15
14
13
15
14
Feels °C
9
14
14
10
7
8
9
9
7
8
12
12
7
9
10
10
12
12
11
13
13
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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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