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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.1° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 1st Nov)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
10
1.3
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9
1.5
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7
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7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
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7
0.6
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7
0.9
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9
0.6
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16
0.9
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0.6
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15
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14
0.9
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13
1.5
NE
7
1.4
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7
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7
1.7
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8
1.8
S
6
2.4
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8
1.5
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
450
284
246
106
77
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34
119
178
407
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401
285
189
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318
224
670
225
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
0
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
10
WNW
10
SE
15
ENE
5
NW
10
NE
25
NE
5
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:43AM1.55m
9:15PM1.27m
9:24AM1.61m
10:05PM1.22m
10:09AM1.64m
10:59PM1.15m
10:57AM1.63m
11:57PM1.08m
11:51AM1.58m
1:02AM1.03m
12:51PM1.52m
2:13AM1.01m
1:57PM1.45m
3:26AM1.03m
Low Tide
3:12PM0.09m
3:03AM0.23m
4:01PM0.05m
3:45AM0.27m
4:54PM0.04m
4:30AM0.33m
5:50PM0.06m
5:20AM0.40m
6:51PM0.10m
6:18AM0.46m
7:57PM0.14m
7:26AM0.51m
9:05PM0.17m
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Temp °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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