North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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
20.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 17th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 17th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 18th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Durras Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
2.3
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
2.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
1.4
SSE
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)1212111167677887767877567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48040324218541121312645215814394848882896752632013769
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
NNW
20
NE
20
NE
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
E
5
WNW
10
E
10
N
15
NNW
5
SSE
5
SW
10
NNE
15
NW
10
SE
10
NW
15
E
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offoncrosscross-
off
offonoffcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.96
7:08AM
1.40
7:49PM
0.97
7:45AM
1.44
8:34PM
0.98
8:23AM
1.48
9:15PM
0.99
9:02AM
1.50
9:55PM
0.99
9:40AM
1.51
10:34PM
0.99
10:18AM
1.51
11:14PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:15PM
0.37
12:31AM
0.44
1:58PM
0.31
1:11AM
0.45
2:39PM
0.25
1:51AM
0.45
3:18PM
0.21
2:30AM
0.45
3:57PM
0.19
3:09AM
0.44
4:36PM
0.18
3:47AM
0.45
5:14PM
0.18
4:27AM
0.46
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-8:09--8:10--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:13--8:14-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------52-3------
Temp. °C161718162323182929192827212924222929142020
Feels °C (?)151515162019202827202928223023232925131716
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The above surf forecast table for North Durras Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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