Nahoon Reef
Buffalo City, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 12.2s
- Wind
- 23 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h345-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Nahoon Reef, scored for your board.
About Nahoon Reef
Nahoon Reef is a point break over rock in Buffalo City, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / WNW, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Nahoon Reef surf FAQ
Is Nahoon Reef good for beginners?+
Nahoon Reef is a point break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Nahoon Reef?+
Different days call for different boards. Nahoon Reef handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Nahoon Reef?+
Nahoon Reef tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Nahoon Reef?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.