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Nungwi Reefs surf break

Nungwi Reefs surfForecast / Zanzibar / Tanzania

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 24 Apr 2025 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
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Apr 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nungwi Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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

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Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)101099999109779988888889998998888888101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)302928424215151615191861585759403937353025555551555650344950493526703032
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
S
20
SW
15
SW
20
S
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
15
SW
5
SSW
15
SE
15
SW
10
S
10
SSE
20
SW
10
S
20
S
20
SW
10
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
offoffcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57PM
2.81
2:12AM
2.88
2:36PM
3.21
2:55AM
3.10
3:13PM
3.55
3:36AM
3.24
3:50PM
3.80
4:16AM
3.29
4:29PM
3.92
4:55AM
3.24
5:08PM
3.90
5:35AM
3.10
5:48PM
3.73
6:16AM
2.90
6:31PM
3.45
7:01AM
2.64
7:18PM
3.09
7:56AM
2.39
8:15PM
2.73
9:13AM
2.19
9:36PM
2.43
10:58AM
2.16
11:20PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
0.74
8:13AM
0.50
8:44PM
0.36
8:51AM
0.26
9:25PM
0.04
9:28AM
0.08
10:04PM
-0.16
10:05AM
-0.02
10:44PM
-0.24
10:42AM
-0.02
11:24PM
-0.17
11:20AM
0.08
12:05AM
0.02
12:00PM
0.28
12:48AM
0.29
12:43PM
0.56
1:36AM
0.61
1:32PM
0.89
2:36AM
0.92
2:39PM
1.21
4:02AM
1.12
4:34PM
1.39
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-6:19--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15-
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Rain (mm)
22863113-68-57-3---------1--2----4513
Temp. °C262827262726262827262726262826262826262827262727262727262827262827262827
Feels °C (?)283030293028273129272928273128283128283029283230293130293230283129283129

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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