North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
20.2° 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 25th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 25th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 25th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
2
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.5
S
3.5
S
2.2
S
2.3
S
2.2
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
2
S
1.9
S
1.6
SSE
1.1
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
2.3
NE
Period(s) (?)1088911109101010109988888896
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1249709776198910871076836539640739673418198241205196165184145183426
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
SSE
20
SE
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSW
10
ESE
15
E
5
WNW
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
N
10
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:40AM
1.04
12:17PM
1.41
1:27AM
1.08
1:04PM
1.34
2:18AM
1.14
1:58PM
1.25
3:11AM
1.22
3:02PM
1.17
4:06AM
1.31
4:14PM
1.10
5:02AM
1.41
5:29PM
1.07
5:58AM
1.52
6:41PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:57AM
0.50
7:10PM
0.19
6:53AM
0.52
7:52PM
0.21
7:57AM
0.52
8:37PM
0.23
9:10AM
0.50
9:27PM
0.26
10:26AM
0.43
10:21PM
0.29
11:39AM
0.33
11:18PM
0.31
12:46PM
0.21
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45-
Sunset--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:16
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
11-------------------
Temp. °C181619171616151718171718181919172021192124
Feels °C (?)161513121010111413131415161716161718172121
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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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