Surf Forecasts:
Nua surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,931 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nua this week:
The surf forecast for Nua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nua in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 793 | 783 | 758 | 701 | 620 | 412 | 245 | 248 | 567 | 663 | 793 | 728 | 553 | 519 | 1014 | 1931 | 600 | 1164 | 962 | 786 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:20PM0.87m | 4:30AM0.97m | 4:55PM0.93m | 5:07AM1.01m | 5:30PM0.98m | 5:45AM1.03m | 6:07PM1.03m | 6:25AM1.03m | 6:47PM1.06m | 7:08AM1.02m | 7:30PM1.07m | 7:55AM0.98m | 8:17PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM0.21m | 10:17PM0.24m | 10:46AM0.17m | 10:55PM0.19m | 11:20AM0.14m | 11:34PM0.16m | 11:56AM0.12m | 00:15AM0.13m | 12:34PM0.12m | 00:59AM0.11m | 1:14PM0.12m | 1:46AM0.11m | 1:59PM0.14m | 2:37AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 793 | 783 | 758 | 669 | 528 | 341 | 235 | 184 | 567 | 663 | 793 | 728 | 553 | 519 | 255 | 203 | 600 | 123 | 166 | 160 | 114 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 64 | 334 | 674 | 701 | 620 | 412 | 245 | 248 | 130 | 50 | 142 | 108 | 150 | 222 | 112 | 24 | 162 | 160 | 111 | 85 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 18 | SE 13 | SE 14 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SSW 16 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 9 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 178 | 50 | 26 | 60 | 44 | 33 | 109 | 85 | 132 | 29 | 89 | 79 | 21 | 11 | 35 | 51 | 114 | 109 | 62 | 30 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 42 | 31 | 115 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 78 | 56 | 71 | 406 | 475 | 344 | 505 | 415 | 1014 | 1931 | 860 | 1164 | 962 | 786 | 765 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 604 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 | 170 | 1337 | 1393 | 1393 | 2089 | 1337 | 2089 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1330 | 1337 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nua 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 (Nua) 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 Nua 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.
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