Surf Forecasts:
Nua surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (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 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nua in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 753 | 1173 | 1398 | 3393 | 2116 | 1333 | 1014 | 1172 | 1158 | 844 | 653 | 733 | 823 | 1014 | 417 | 441 | 285 | 268 | 189 | 185 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47AM1.04m | 8:11PM1.04m | 8:34AM0.97m | 8:56PM1.00m | 9:23AM0.89m | 9:44PM0.94m | 10:16AM0.82m | 10:37PM0.88m | 11:15AM0.76m | 11:35PM0.84m | 12:20PM0.72m | 00:37AM0.82m | 1:23PM0.72m | 1:37AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:56PM0.12m | 2:23AM0.15m | 2:38PM0.18m | 3:11AM0.20m | 3:22PM0.25m | 4:03AM0.25m | 4:10PM0.30m | 5:01AM0.29m | 5:04PM0.35m | 6:06AM0.32m | 6:07PM0.37m | 7:12AM0.32m | 7:12PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SE 7 | SW 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 753 | 1173 | 707 | 3393 | 2116 | 1333 | 1014 | 1172 | 1158 | 155 | 653 | 733 | 823 | 1014 | 417 | 309 | 285 | 268 | 189 | 138 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | SW 16 | ESE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 163 | 112 | 1398 | 39 | 34 | 184 | 318 | 367 | 465 | 844 | 88 | 560 | 406 | 365 | 262 | 248 | 241 | 160 | 84 | 185 | 98 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | E 7 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 7 | S 16 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | SSE 18 | SW 13 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 65 | 28 | 40 | 33 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 377 | 334 | 62 | 254 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 60 | 82 | 165 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 85 | 12 | 28 | 11 | 124 | 231 | 238 | 271 | 220 | — | — | — | — | — | 179 | 441 | 379 | 247 | 161 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 886 | 886 | 886 | 886 | 604 | 1222 | 604 | 2089 | 886 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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