North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.4° C
0.9° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with 1,256 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Durras Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
4
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
1.4
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
S
11
2.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.2
SSE
14
1.8
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
581
828
244
220
1152
347
216
160
99
66
37
21
33
19
253
113
216
270
246
262
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
E
10
W
5
NW
10
ESE
10
WNW
0
SW
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
4:32PM1.30m
5:24AM0.88m
5:22PM1.34m
6:17AM0.91m
6:08PM1.39m
7:02AM0.94m
6:51PM1.44m
7:41AM0.98m
7:30PM1.49m
8:18AM1.02m
8:08PM1.51m
8:54AM1.06m
8:44PM1.52m
Low Tide
11:37PM0.41m
10:36AM0.53m
00:25AM0.35m
11:28AM0.51m
1:08AM0.30m
12:15PM0.48m
1:46AM0.25m
12:59PM0.44m
2:22AM0.20m
1:40PM0.41m
2:56AM0.17m
2:20PM0.39m
3:29AM0.16m
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rain showers
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cloud
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7:01
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:56
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5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:12
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5:13
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Temp °C
15
15
10
19
17
14
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15
13
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13
11
Feels °C
11
11
7
16
15
11
13
12
11
13
11
10
14
12
10
9
8
7
8
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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