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North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 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
21.1° 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s 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 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 15th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
ENE
2
NE
1.8
NE
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
4
SE
3.5
SSE
3
SE
3.5
ESE
4
E
3.5
E
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.1
E
3
ENE
Period(s) (?)66667881010101010101010101099109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19520917031134982811832874241817402900365022771187132912121310198011588091509
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
10
W
15
E
15
SSE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
10
ESE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
0.89
6:40AM
1.36
7:31PM
0.92
7:24AM
1.41
8:16PM
0.95
8:05AM
1.47
8:56PM
0.99
8:45AM
1.52
9:33PM
1.02
9:22AM
1.55
10:10PM
1.05
9:59AM
1.56
10:48PM
1.09
10:37AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
0.51
1:41PM
0.34
12:44AM
0.49
2:22PM
0.28
1:30AM
0.46
3:01PM
0.22
2:12AM
0.43
3:37PM
0.18
2:53AM
0.40
4:13PM
0.14
3:33AM
0.38
4:47PM
0.12
4:14AM
0.37
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03
Sunset8:16--8:16--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--
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Rain (mm)
1722855147922214324222-
Temp. °C242023242119201919191919191920212021212020
Feels °C (?)211823222119201715161616161719192020191918
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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 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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