Narimu and Buro Reefs surfForecast / Sandaun / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 10 Jan 2026 +10
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Narimu and Buro Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Narimu and Buro Reefs sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Narimu and Buro Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Narimu and Buro Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Narimu and Buro Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 11th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Narimu and Buro Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
N
0.9
NNE
1.2
NW
0.9
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)666698101097999910999101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8386124708875322183148145141155126104180163135170292246245
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
NW
20
WNW
10
W
20
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
N
0
NNW
10
W
5
NNW
5
W
0
NE
5
NNE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglassglasscrossglassonglasscross-
off
glassglassglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
1.12
1:14AM
0.80
1:25PM
1.12
2:39AM
0.77
1:58PM
1.12
4:07AM
0.78
2:35PM
1.12
5:26AM
0.81
3:14PM
1.12
6:28AM
0.85
3:58PM
1.13
7:16AM
0.89
4:43PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
0.45
6:39AM
0.49
8:34PM
0.38
7:18AM
0.59
9:28PM
0.31
8:03AM
0.67
10:17PM
0.25
8:56AM
0.74
11:04PM
0.19
9:56AM
0.77
11:48PM
0.14
10:55AM
0.79
12:30AM
0.10
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-6:49--6:50--6:50--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:51-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
215--2--51291178312621
Temp. °C292926303027302927292827282826262725252525
Feels °C (?)303028313030323130333332343331303229302930
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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 12 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.

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