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Surf forecast for Nan Madol

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Timezone:
Pacific/Pohnpei
Forecast updated:
25/09, 23:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260925 12z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260925 12z)

Weather

Thursday 01/10

Water temperature
29°C
Daily average
Air temperatureBeta
Over water
28°C
Moon phase
Waning gibbous
78% illuminated
Closest moon phase
Last quarter
Sun 04/10 00:27
Tide range
-0.1m - 1.2m
Low 10:50 · High 17:31
Next spring tide
Mon 12/10
1.3m range
Next neap tide
Tue 06/10
0.4m range

Timeline

Today Thu 01/10
06:00 - 11:00
Fun with light onshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.0m10.2 s(313 kJ)(SSE)
9 / 14 km/h(SW)
0.7 → -0.1m
11:00 - 18:39
Best
Fun with light onshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.0m10.0 s(303 kJ)(SSE)
14 / 21 km/h(SW)
-0.1 → 1.1m
Tomorrow Fri 02/10
05:53 - 07:00
Fun with calm cross-onshore. High tide, turning.
Swell 11.0m9.8 s(285 kJ)(SSE)
6 / 11 km/h(W)
0.6 → 0.5m
07:00 - 11:00
Fun with calm onshore. High to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.0m9.7 s(267 kJ)(SSE)
4 / 13 km/h(SW)
0.5 → 0.0m
11:00 - 18:38
Best
Fun with calm onshore. Variable tide.
Swell 11.0m9.7 s(268 kJ)(SE)
3 / 14 km/h(SW)
0.0 → 1.1m
Sat 03/10
05:53 - 07:00
Fun with light cross-onshore. High tide, turning.
Swell 11.0m9.7 s(251 kJ)(SE)
7 / 12 km/h(WNW)
0.4 → 0.4m
07:00 - 10:00
Best
Fun with calm sideshore. High to low tide, falling.
Swell 10.9m9.7 s(238 kJ)(SE)
7 / 14 km/h(NW)
0.4 → 0.1m
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Nan Madol Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Nan Madol is a right-hand reef break on the far side of the famous Nan Madol ruins, where wind-exposed rights peel and section off into the bay. It's a long way to go for waves that are often blown out.

When It Works

The reef draws swell from northeast to southeast (NE-SE), with southeast swell the best match, and it breaks over dead coral. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft and tends to be moderately consistent.

Wind and Tide

Look for northeast offshore wind to clean it up. The reef can work through low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

Nan Madol suits intermediate surfers, and the lineup usually stays fairly quiet.

Surf spots near Nan Madol

Mwahnd Lefts
State of Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reef break
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Sat 3
Sun 4
Mon 5
Mwahnd Rights
State of Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reef break
Thu 1
Fri 2
Sat 3
Sun 4
Mon 5
Aruh
State of Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reef break
Thu 1
Fri 2
Sat 3
Sun 4
Mon 5
Nan Madol
State of Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reef break
Thu 1
Fri 2
Sat 3
Sun 4
Mon 5
Nahpali
State of Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reef break
Thu 1
Fri 2
Sat 3
Sun 4
Mon 5

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Nan Madol?

Nan Madol is usually best with swell from northeast to southeast (NE-SE), ideally southeast (SE) around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, northeast (NE) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Nan Madol?

Nan Madol is a surf spot in Parau, State of Pohnpei, Micronesia.

What is the surf break like at Nan Madol?

Nan Madol is a right reef break over dead coral. Expect a fairly quiet crowd.

What surfing skill level is Nan Madol suitable for?

Nan Madol can suit intermediate surfers.

Is Nan Madol beginner friendly for surfing?

Nan Madol is better suited to intermediate surfers.

How consistent is the surf at Nan Madol?

Nan Madol has moderate surf consistency for State of Pohnpei, Micronesia.

What surf spots are near Nan Madol?

Other nearby surf spots are Nahpali, Aruh, Mwahnd Rights, and Mwahnd Lefts.

What swell direction works for surfing at Nan Madol?

Nan Madol can work with swell from northeast to southeast (NE-SE); southeast (SE) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Nan Madol?

Nan Madol usually works with swell around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Nan Madol?

Northeast (NE) offshore wind is usually best at Nan Madol.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Nan Madol?

Northeast (NE) is offshore at Nan Madol.

What tide works best for surfing at Nan Madol?

Nan Madol can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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