North Durras Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 150.31° E

North Durras Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Durras Reef sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.8° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
3
1
4
2
0
2
1
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
1.5
S
6
1.5
S
6
2.1
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.4
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
1
SE
10
0.9
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.5
S
17
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
186
144
182
558
235
205
321
473
284
579
189
192
123
215
138
240
203
180
187
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
S
20
S
10
S
5
SW
5
SSE
10
E
5
WNW
5
SSW
10
ENE
5
WNW
0
NNE
10
E
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
6:24PM1.42m
7:11AM1.04m
7:03PM1.47m
7:46AM1.11m
7:40PM1.50m
8:19AM1.17m
8:17PM1.49m
8:53AM1.24m
8:54PM1.46m
9:28AM1.30m
9:33PM1.40m
10:05AM1.35m
10:15PM1.31m
Low Tide
1:13AM0.24m
12:38PM0.41m
1:46AM0.19m
1:20PM0.36m
2:17AM0.16m
2:00PM0.32m
2:48AM0.14m
2:42PM0.29m
3:19AM0.15m
3:25PM0.27m
3:51AM0.17m
4:11PM0.27m
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
 mm
3
2
1
Temp °C
19
16
14
14
14
13
14
11
16
15
14
16
14
12
14
14
12
19
17
15
Feels °C
18
15
11
12
12
12
11
9
14
12
13
13
12
11
11
12
10
15
13
13
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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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