North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 AEDT
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North Durras Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 5th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 11th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.8
SE
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.5
SE
0.4
E
1.8
NE
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
2.5
S
2.3
S
Period(s) (?)55788889999998896121487
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)95756919015615613811795595711719992342720858134747494
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
5
SSE
10
E
5
WNW
5
NE
15
ENE
5
NW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
S
15
SE
5
ENE
10
N
25
NE
15
N
15
WNW
15
SSE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossoffglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:35AM
1.18
10:41PM
1.42
11:15AM
1.10
11:16PM
1.39
11:57AM
1.02
11:54PM
1.35
12:44PM
0.95
12:37AM
1.29
1:39PM
0.89
1:29AM
1.25
2:48PM
0.87
2:30AM
1.22
4:01PM
0.88
3:36AM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:22PM
0.34
5:15AM
0.24
4:53PM
0.41
5:58AM
0.29
5:25PM
0.47
6:45AM
0.34
6:02PM
0.53
7:40AM
0.39
6:47PM
0.59
8:42AM
0.42
7:45PM
0.63
9:48AM
0.42
8:59PM
0.64
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--
Sunset-6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40-
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151717181818171918242824212219212622252418
Feels °C (?)121415171617161717242724212120212521232315
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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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