North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
16.8°C
0.4° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, S swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
1
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
14
0.7
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
97
99
133
94
99
138
141
98
96
73
163
28
45
34
29
29
63
92
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SE
10
E
5
NW
5
SSE
10
E
5
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
NW
0
SSE
15
NE
10
N
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:28AM1.30m
9:33PM1.40m
10:05AM1.35m
10:15PM1.31m
10:45AM1.38m
11:02PM1.21m
11:31AM1.39m
11:57PM1.10m
12:24PM1.39m
1:05AM1.00m
1:27PM1.39m
2:27AM0.95m
Low Tide
3:19AM0.15m
3:25PM0.27m
3:51AM0.17m
4:11PM0.27m
4:26AM0.22m
5:02PM0.29m
5:04AM0.29m
6:00PM0.31m
5:49AM0.36m
7:09PM0.33m
6:44AM0.43m
8:27PM0.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
 mm
Temp °C
12
16
15
13
16
15
13
24
23
20
26
25
17
20
21
17
18
18
17
Feels °C
11
14
13
12
15
13
12
18
17
16
21
21
17
18
19
14
14
15
14
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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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