North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 14 Oct 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
18.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 16th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
3
1
0
1
0
1
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.5
S
1.2
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.2
S
2.1
NE
1.6
NE
1.2
NE
3
S
1.5
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.7
S
3
NE
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)98895910989997791077877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2411201023860263165193542101275236757492795405269269199
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
ESE
5
WNW
15
NE
20
NE
5
SW
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
25
SSE
10
SW
5
SE
15
ENE
10
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
on
crossoncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:16PM
1.38
4:47AM
0.99
4:28PM
1.35
5:46AM
1.06
5:31PM
1.33
6:32AM
1.13
6:24PM
1.32
7:10AM
1.21
7:09PM
1.30
7:43AM
1.29
7:50PM
1.27
8:14AM
1.35
8:29PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:42AM
0.56
10:26PM
0.24
10:03AM
0.56
11:27PM
0.24
11:15AM
0.51
12:15AM
0.24
12:15PM
0.45
12:55AM
0.24
1:04PM
0.39
1:28AM
0.25
1:48PM
0.33
1:59AM
0.26
2:28PM
0.28
2:28AM
0.29
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:16-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202117202118232925281815141614222824293319
Feels °C (?)171615171719202521251510111111172320263016
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0.0
18.5
Air / Water (°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 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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