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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
18.9°C
1.9° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 879 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 (Oct 16) 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 0.9m 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-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 16th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 21st Oct)6ft (1.9m) 7s
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. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
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SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
ESE
9
0.8
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8
0.7
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8
1.1
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5
0.9
ENE
6
1.7
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6
1.3
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6
2
NE
6
1.9
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1.2
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8
1.8
NE
6
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
2.4
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
359
275
177
153
202
78
61
68
43
176
111
61
297
321
171
217
230
197
511
434
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
ENE
5
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
NW
10
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
15
ENE
20
NE
5
W
15
ENE
20
NE
10
N
Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross
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cross
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cross-off
High Tide
12:23PM1.31m
1:32AM0.90m
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
Low Tide
7:28PM0.37m
6:36AM0.59m
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
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Temp °C
15
17
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22
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Feels °C
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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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