North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.3°C
0.9° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,910 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSE 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 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 4th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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(10 max)
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1
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1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
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4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
NE
8
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1
SSW
9
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
7
3
S
8
0.9
S
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
8
2.4
S
11
3
S
12
3
S
13
3
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
77
60
44
30
52
154
843
473
171
294
1188
167
337
180
212
713
1427
2567
3165
2920
Wind (km/h)
0
S
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNE
25
NW
25
W
15
SW
25
SSE
5
SW
5
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSW
5
SE
20
ENE
5
WNW
20
S
30
S
20
SW
25
SSW
25
S
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:27PM1.39m
2:27AM0.95m
2:39PM1.41m
3:51AM0.95m
3:51PM1.45m
5:03AM1.00m
4:57PM1.51m
6:00AM1.08m
5:54PM1.57m
6:48AM1.16m
6:46PM1.59m
7:31AM1.25m
7:33PM1.58m
Low Tide
8:27PM0.32m
7:52AM0.48m
9:47PM0.28m
9:10AM0.49m
10:56PM0.21m
10:24AM0.45m
11:54PM0.14m
11:28AM0.38m
00:42AM0.08m
12:24PM0.31m
1:25AM0.05m
1:16PM0.25m
2:04AM0.06m
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6:11
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6:09
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6:07
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5:40
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Temp °C
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17
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25
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12
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Feels °C
16
17
15
20
20
11
16
13
14
15
13
9
12
12
10
9
5
4
6
8
8
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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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