North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.1° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,744 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 21st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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0
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1
1
2
0
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0
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2
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
6
3.5
S
9
1.8
S
7
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
11
2.1
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.2
NE
6
3
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
2.1
NE
6
1.6
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
1744
343
354
186
108
108
307
240
113
914
255
85
352
283
164
318
128
147
133
77
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
S
15
S
10
S
10
ENE
5
N
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
15
NE
35
NE
10
N
5
NNW
10
NE
5
W
10
NW
10
WSW
5
ESE
20
S
10
SSE
5
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
off
High Tide
4:14PM1.26m
5:20AM0.96m
5:05PM1.31m
5:59AM1.04m
5:49PM1.36m
6:34AM1.13m
6:29PM1.40m
7:08AM1.23m
7:09PM1.42m
7:42AM1.32m
7:50PM1.41m
8:17AM1.40m
8:32PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.36m
10:40AM0.54m
11:53PM0.30m
11:30AM0.47m
00:27AM0.24m
12:15PM0.39m
1:00AM0.19m
12:59PM0.32m
1:32AM0.16m
1:42PM0.25m
2:04AM0.15m
2:25PM0.19m
2:38AM0.17m
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Feels °C
13
8
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11
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11
16
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27
25
21
29
29
12
9
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11
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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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