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Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.2° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 2,080 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 3rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 4th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
0
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.7
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
3
S
8
1.9
S
7
0.9
S
12
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
244
269
344
238
346
224
212
392
327
231
192
1034
368
220
289
185
146
159
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
WNW
15
N
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
N
10
NE
20
NE
10
W
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
SE
15
E
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
1:13AM0.97m
1:11PM1.42m
2:35AM0.96m
2:26PM1.40m
3:51AM1.00m
3:38PM1.41m
4:52AM1.08m
4:42PM1.43m
5:42AM1.17m
5:38PM1.44m
6:25AM1.27m
6:28PM1.42m
Low Tide
6:32AM0.50m
8:22PM0.25m
7:49AM0.53m
9:35PM0.23m
9:10AM0.52m
10:37PM0.19m
10:23AM0.46m
11:28PM0.16m
11:24AM0.38m
00:12AM0.14m
12:18PM0.30m
00:50AM0.15m
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
18
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14
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20
19
15
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15
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11
Feels °C
17
18
14
12
14
13
13
15
15
15
18
18
10
9
10
11
12
11
9
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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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