North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AEDT
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North Durras Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Durras Reef this week:

The surf forecast for North Durras Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 9th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 9th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Durras Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
4
3
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
3.5
NE
3
NE
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
2.2
S
2.2
S
1.1
S
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
E
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.9
NE
Period(s) (?)788999977988889888886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39229212851214606421320493482192192155110135158160108228163159228
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
20
NE
30
NE
15
N
20
NNW
35
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
10
SE
10
E
20
ENE
10
WNW
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
S
5
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42AM
1.16
1:28PM
1.25
2:31AM
1.17
2:19PM
1.10
3:22AM
1.20
3:18PM
0.99
4:13AM
1.23
4:26PM
0.91
5:04AM
1.26
5:36PM
0.88
5:53AM
1.30
6:39PM
0.89
6:40AM
1.36
7:31PM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:25AM
0.49
8:02PM
0.28
8:30AM
0.53
8:42PM
0.36
9:40AM
0.54
9:24PM
0.43
10:53AM
0.52
10:11PM
0.48
11:59AM
0.47
11:02PM
0.51
12:54PM
0.41
11:54PM
0.51
1:41PM
0.34
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58-
Sunset--8:17--8:17--8:16--8:16--8:16--8:16--8:16
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C302830313538201819181920182122201921202224
Feels °C (?)272627283134181515131616152021212021202223
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The above surf forecast table for North Durras Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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