
Surf Forecasts:
North Durras Reef surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Durras Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 9 | 3 | 24 | 19 | 118 | 372 | 284 | 553 | 235 | 79 | 54 | 43 | 47 | 47 | 33 | 44 | 135 | 173 | 248 | 274 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:11PM1.73m | 8:10AM1.11m | 8:04PM1.77m | 9:02AM1.14m | 8:55PM1.76m | 9:52AM1.17m | 9:45PM1.70m | 10:41AM1.19m | 10:34PM1.59m | 11:29AM1.21m | 11:22PM1.45m | 12:16PM1.23m | 00:11AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.32m | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:33PM0.30m | 2:59AM-0.06m | 2:27PM0.28m | 3:47AM-0.05m | 3:20PM0.29m | 4:33AM-0.01m | 4:14PM0.31m | 5:17AM0.06m | 5:09PM0.36m | 5:58AM0.15m | 6:07PM0.41m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 13 | ENE 9 |
9 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 19 | 118 | 372 | 284 | 317 | 149 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 47 | 47 | 33 | 44 | 135 | 173 | 31 | 274 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | N 5 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | S 13 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 5 | S 10 | E 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 17 | SE 16 | S 12 |
4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 52 | 41 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | N 5 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 11 | S 14 | E 8 | S 20 | SE 18 | S 18 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SE 16 |
6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NW 2 | ENE 10 | NNW 3 |
20 | 62 | 41 | 21 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 553 | 235 | 79 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 248 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 296 | 602 | 90 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 288 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
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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.










