North Durras Reef surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 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
21.2° 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 17th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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 morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSE
1.1
S
1
ENE
0.6
S
1.1
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
NE
2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
E
3
SE
3
SE
3.5
SE
4
SE
3.5
SE
3
ESE
3
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)79887565677778991111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)135190113501171061239232560036221827810601325187436643165200020261858
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
E
25
ENE
5
W
15
E
20
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
SE
15
SE
30
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
30
S
35
S
30
SW
20
SW
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:13AM
1.23
4:26PM
0.91
5:04AM
1.26
5:36PM
0.88
5:53AM
1.30
6:39PM
0.89
6:40AM
1.36
7:31PM
0.92
7:24AM
1.41
8:16PM
0.95
8:05AM
1.47
8:56PM
0.99
8:45AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:24PM
0.43
10:53AM
0.52
10:11PM
0.48
11:59AM
0.47
11:02PM
0.51
12:54PM
0.41
11:54PM
0.51
1:41PM
0.34
12:44AM
0.49
2:22PM
0.28
1:30AM
0.46
3:01PM
0.22
2:12AM
0.43
3:37PM
0.18
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01-
Sunset--8:16--8:16--8:16--8:16--8:15--8:15--8:15
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181920192324222021202021191920191719182124
Feels °C (?)141716162323222021201922181515151213121721
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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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