North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

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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
20.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 10th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
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)
1.7
S
8
1.6
S
11
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
14
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
588
246
618
370
308
240
235
309
309
125
87
89
119
217
225
184
130
55
35
269
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SE
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
0
WNW
5
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
E
5
S
10
E
5
WSW
5
SW
5
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
20
NE
10
N
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:14PM1.01m
2:45AM1.23m
4:03PM1.11m
3:45AM1.24m
4:47PM1.23m
4:43AM1.24m
5:30PM1.36m
5:40AM1.25m
6:13PM1.48m
6:37AM1.25m
6:57PM1.60m
7:33AM1.23m
7:43PM1.68m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.60m
9:35AM0.28m
9:44PM0.53m
10:20AM0.24m
10:46PM0.44m
11:03AM0.21m
11:43PM0.31m
11:47AM0.20m
00:38AM0.19m
12:32PM0.20m
1:32AM0.08m
1:17PM0.22m
2:25AM0.00m
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
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5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:01
2
2
5
2
1
2
2
9
4
Temp °C
17
17
17
16
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
19
18
16
16
18
16
20
20
16
15
15
15
14
17
18
18
17
17
16
16
15
17
16
15
16
18
15
18
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
14
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
205
396
246
618
370
308
240
235
69
39
125
81
89
119
217
217
184
130
55
21
269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.5
E
13
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
14
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.6
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
47
84
106
239
229
276
153
102
11
24
21
21
56
27
40
28
26
15
25
11
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SE
7
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
2
104
155
2
2
4
15
3
10
21
3
9
11
46
8
8
7
8
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
1.6
S
11
1.3
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
1
NNE
5
Energy kJ
381
588
309
309
53
87
225
35
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
17
3
3
0
0
0
62
2
17
515
0
3
0
0
0
2
0
0
178
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
5
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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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