North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.0° C
0.5° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 17th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
1
0
0
1
3
2
3
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
19
0.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
12
1.8
ENE
11
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
2.1
NE
11
1.5
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
3
S
8
2
S
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
70
47
27
30
67
674
785
625
584
954
485
386
360
261
196
180
145
103
869
431
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
ESE
10
W
5
SW
5
SE
5
W
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
NW
10
N
10
NNE
5
W
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
E
15
NW
15
WNW
5
S
15
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:41AM1.19m
10:34PM1.59m
11:29AM1.21m
11:22PM1.45m
12:16PM1.23m
00:11AM1.29m
1:05PM1.24m
1:03AM1.13m
1:55PM1.25m
2:02AM1.00m
2:47PM1.26m
3:09AM0.92m
3:40PM1.28m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.31m
5:17AM0.06m
5:09PM0.36m
5:58AM0.15m
6:07PM0.41m
6:38AM0.25m
7:10PM0.46m
7:19AM0.34m
8:19PM0.49m
8:01AM0.42m
9:31PM0.49m
8:48AM0.48m
10:39PM0.46m
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5:05
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Temp °C
14
13
12
14
13
11
14
13
12
18
20
13
15
14
12
20
18
16
20
19
13
Feels °C
12
11
11
12
11
9
12
11
11
14
16
10
12
12
10
18
16
13
17
17
10
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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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