Nungwi Reefs surf break

Nungwi Reefs surfForecast / Zanzibar / Tanzania

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 EAT
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Nungwi Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nungwi Reefs sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nungwi Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Nungwi Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nungwi Reefs in the next 12 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nungwi Reefs over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.7
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.7
NE
Period(s) (?)888998668888888994884
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6556657613212033242222162617232420
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
SE
15
SE
10
SW
10
E
15
SE
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
10
WNW
10
ENE
15
NE
15
N
15
ENE
5
E
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscrossoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrossoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
3.13
4:16AM
3.47
4:37PM
3.38
4:49AM
3.53
5:08PM
3.52
5:20AM
3.49
5:37PM
3.57
5:49AM
3.36
6:04PM
3.52
6:16AM
3.17
6:30PM
3.38
6:41AM
2.93
6:55PM
3.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:53AM
0.24
9:58PM
0.30
10:22AM
0.08
10:33PM
0.12
10:50AM
-0.01
11:05PM
0.03
11:17AM
-0.02
11:35PM
0.04
11:43AM
0.04
12:05AM
0.12
12:09PM
0.16
12:34AM
0.28
12:35PM
0.34
1:04AM
0.50
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-6:40--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:38--6:38--6:38-
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-162-61-72-7--12881513-11
Temp. °C272928272928272928272828272928282828252728
Feels °C (?)293129313030313129303130302930303131292931
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Information about the Nungwi Reefs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nungwi Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nungwi Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nungwi 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 (Nungwi 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 Nungwi 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.

Nungwi Reefs is 49 km (30 miles) from the city of Pangani. If you plan a holiday in Zanzibar, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pangani. Pangani has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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