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Nusa surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nusa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nusa sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nusa this week:
The surf forecast for Nusa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nusa in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nusa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | |
97 | 83 | 107 | 135 | 135 | 138 | 138 | 162 | 204 | 200 | 141 | 144 | 141 | 145 | 135 | 135 | 95 | 93 | 152 | 115 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:42PM0.80m | 2:07AM1.42m | 6:19PM0.78m | 2:41AM1.43m | 6:57PM0.76m | 3:11AM1.39m | 3:32PM0.53m | 7:34PM0.76m | 3:41PM0.56m | 8:11PM0.77m | 7:03AM1.14m | 3:56PM0.62m | 8:47PM0.79m | 4:05AM1.15m | 4:20PM0.69m | 9:21PM0.84m | 8:32AM0.90m | ||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.71m | 11:35AM0.35m | 8:06PM0.71m | 12:21PM0.39m | 8:33PM0.71m | 1:08PM0.45m | 8:59PM0.72m | 1:56PM0.53m | 9:25PM0.75m | 6:24AM1.13m | 2:41PM0.61m | 9:52PM0.78m | 6:55AM1.01m | 3:21PM0.68m | 10:23PM0.83m | 7:29AM0.89m | |||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 |
2 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 97 | 83 | 107 | 135 | 135 | 138 | 138 | 162 | 204 | 200 | 141 | 144 | 141 | 145 | 135 | 135 | 95 | 93 | 152 | 115 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 5 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 8 | N 11 | S 6 | N 10 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | SW 4 | N 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 11 | N 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 2 | E 5 | NE 5 | E 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 25 | 24 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 630 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 630 | 824 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Nusa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nusa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nusa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nusa 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 (Nusa) 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 Nusa 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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Ireland? If you are looking for accommodation near Nusa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Ireland, consider staying in Kavieng which is 2 km (1 miles) away.
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