
Surf Forecasts:
Narimu and Buro Reefs surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NNW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narimu and Buro Reefs this week:
The surf forecast for Narimu and Buro Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Narimu and Buro Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narimu and Buro Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
970 | 682 | 612 | 493 | 515 | 443 | 347 | 245 | 223 | 164 | 157 | 152 | 114 | 64 | 60 | 30 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 2:59AM1.23m | 5:50PM0.90m | 3:49AM1.26m | 6:56PM0.96m | 4:44AM1.28m | 7:52PM1.00m | 5:40AM1.28m | 8:40PM1.04m | 6:38AM1.27m | 9:24PM1.07m | 7:36AM1.23m | 10:05PM1.09m | 8:34AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.05m | 9:47PM0.76m | 11:34AM-0.04m | 10:55PM0.79m | 12:28PM-0.10m | 00:01AM0.80m | 1:21PM-0.13m | 1:06AM0.78m | 2:10PM-0.12m | 2:08AM0.74m | 2:58PM-0.07m | 3:10AM0.69m | 3:43PM0.01m | ||||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | |
— | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | E 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 7 | E 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 9 | E 7 | E 8 |
970 | 682 | 612 | 493 | 515 | 443 | 347 | 245 | 223 | 72 | 157 | 152 | 46 | 69 | 60 | 30 | 50 | 31 | 16 | 67 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | NW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNW 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
31 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 45 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 57 | 164 | 54 | 53 | 114 | 64 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 11 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 5 | NE 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | N 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
— | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 38 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 111 | 99 | 85 | — | — | 55 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 3 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 1051 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 3 | 1854 | 1185 | 2497 | 495 | 1869 |
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Information about the Narimu and Buro Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Narimu and Buro Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Narimu and Buro Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Narimu and Buro Reefs 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 (Narimu and Buro Reefs) 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 Narimu and Buro Reefs 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.











