North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.1° C
0.6° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with 919 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s 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 (Jul 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
3
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
1.5
ENE
12
1.7
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
2
S
7
1.2
S
6
2.1
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
9
1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
55
605
673
530
627
785
584
360
378
320
192
148
106
399
116
919
556
295
168
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
W
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
NW
5
N
10
ENE
10
WNW
0
W
5
E
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
S
15
S
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
WNW
Wind State
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:22PM1.45m
12:16PM1.23m
00:11AM1.29m
1:05PM1.24m
1:03AM1.13m
1:55PM1.25m
2:02AM1.00m
2:47PM1.26m
3:09AM0.92m
3:40PM1.28m
4:20AM0.88m
4:32PM1.30m
Low Tide
5:09PM0.36m
5:58AM0.15m
6:07PM0.41m
6:38AM0.25m
7:10PM0.46m
7:19AM0.34m
8:19PM0.49m
8:01AM0.42m
9:31PM0.49m
8:48AM0.48m
10:39PM0.46m
9:41AM0.52m
11:37PM0.41m
clear
clear
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part cloud
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clear
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part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
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5:05
5:05
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
12
15
13
12
17
16
13
16
15
12
20
20
14
12
15
9
13
13
12
Feels °C
13
11
12
11
11
13
13
11
13
13
9
16
16
10
8
10
3
9
9
8
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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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