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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.1° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,148 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (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 (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 17th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 13th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.8
NE
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.6
S
7
1.1
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
5
2.5
S
8
0.6
S
12
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.2
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
252
112
43
72
113
187
54
30
53
240
69
103
916
103
332
173
113
105
61
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NNW
20
WNW
5
S
15
ENE
20
NE
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
W
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSW
15
S
15
SE
5
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross
cross
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High Tide
8:14PM1.38m
8:39AM1.42m
8:57PM1.32m
9:14AM1.46m
9:39PM1.25m
9:48AM1.48m
10:20PM1.17m
10:23AM1.46m
11:02PM1.09m
10:59AM1.43m
11:46PM1.01m
11:39AM1.37m
00:35AM0.94m
Low Tide
2:25AM0.17m
2:52PM0.19m
2:58AM0.22m
3:36PM0.17m
3:30AM0.28m
4:18PM0.18m
4:02AM0.34m
5:01PM0.21m
4:35AM0.41m
5:45PM0.26m
5:10AM0.48m
6:34PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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33
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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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