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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.7° 

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 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Nov 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 12th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 24th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 13th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Energy kJ
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694
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413
532
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NE
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NNW
15
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SSE
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High Tide
10:30AM1.46m
11:28PM0.98m
11:10AM1.41m
00:15AM0.95m
11:53AM1.36m
1:05AM0.92m
12:39PM1.30m
2:02AM0.92m
1:30PM1.25m
3:00AM0.95m
2:25PM1.21m
3:54AM1.02m
3:23PM1.18m
4:42AM1.11m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.22m
4:41AM0.50m
6:11PM0.27m
5:22AM0.54m
6:58PM0.31m
6:08AM0.58m
7:47PM0.34m
7:03AM0.62m
8:37PM0.35m
8:09AM0.64m
9:25PM0.34m
9:20AM0.62m
10:11PM0.32m
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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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