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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
19.2°C
1.0° 

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 15 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 23 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 (Nov 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 21st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 23rd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
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7
1.4
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5
1.4
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6
1.7
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1.5
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1.3
SSE
8
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SSE
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15
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12
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NE
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1.8
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6
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
109
121
262
291
196
76
36
165
205
138
86
76
236
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240
1117
596
403
1048
619
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
0
W
15
E
15
ENE
5
WNW
15
ENE
20
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NW
10
N
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NE
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NE
15
N
15
NNW
25
NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:39PM1.30m
2:02AM0.92m
1:30PM1.25m
3:00AM0.95m
2:25PM1.21m
3:54AM1.02m
3:23PM1.18m
4:42AM1.11m
4:22PM1.16m
5:26AM1.21m
5:21PM1.16m
6:08AM1.33m
6:18PM1.17m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.34m
7:03AM0.62m
8:37PM0.35m
8:09AM0.64m
9:25PM0.34m
9:20AM0.62m
10:11PM0.32m
10:28AM0.57m
10:54PM0.30m
11:29AM0.47m
11:37PM0.27m
12:25PM0.36m
00:20AM0.26m
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Temp °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 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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