
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alnes Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alnes Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Alnes Lighthouse has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
The opening days are a bit of a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. We see nothing worth paddling out for until Saturday morning, the 4th of July. That’s a solid two-day gap with no recommendations right off the bat.
The first real action kicks off Saturday morning the 4th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first chance. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the W, with a clean, cross-off wind from the SSW at 15 mph. The combined energy is solid at (717), so there is some punch there. It’s a bit big for beginners though. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit messier. It’s a start.
The next highlight, and probably the standout of the whole forecast, is Saturday morning the 11th of July. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got 6ft of swell from the W, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm from the NE at 3 mph. The water temp is 55°, which is about normal for this time of year. Combined energy is strong at (711), and with that glassy surface, Alnes Lighthouse is going to be clean as a whistle. This is a point break setup, so that W swell will wrap in nicely. It’s for intermediate surfers, and if you see some crowds, it’s only because everyone else knows it’s gonna be good too.
A little earlier, Friday afternoon the 10th of July has a solid 8ft swell from the W with a long period of 12 seconds, and a combined energy of (1525). That’s a lot of juice, and over 8ft, so it's expert territory. The wind is a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph from the NE, so there’ll be a little texture, but that long-period groundswell will have real power. Keep in mind, long period can make a beach break close out, but at a point break like this, it should line up.
Sunday the 12th of July morning and afternoon both show clean conditions with 5ft swell, glassy or clean winds, and the water still holding. It’s good, consistent fun, but not quite at the level of that Saturday the 11th morning.
After that, things start to fade. Monday the 13th morning has a glassy 6ft swell, but by the afternoon the wind goes onshore and it gets choppy. From Tuesday the 14th onwards, it’s pretty much a bust. The swell drops off, the wind gets messy, and we even see a strong breeze from the WSW hitting 28 mph on the 15th. That’s more of a kite day than a surf day.
The very end of the run, Friday the 17th of July, shows tiny 2ft glassy waves. It’s surfable but ordinary. That’s the long-range promise, and it’s pretty thin.
So, the clear standout is Saturday morning, 11th July. Get on it. The run up from the 4th has some okay windows, but that Saturday is the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 |
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53 | 100 | 100 | 141 | 203 | 716 | 653 | 681 | 346 | 235 | 866 | 1298 | 928 | 375 | 164 | 129 | 96 | 263 | 160 | 59 | 113 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:44AM1.65m | 2:13PM1.41m | 2:20AM1.63m | 2:50PM1.37m | 2:57AM1.59m | 3:30PM1.34m | 3:36AM1.54m | 4:14PM1.32m | 4:20AM1.48m | 5:04PM1.32m | 5:12AM1.43m | 6:02PM1.33m | 6:14AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.37m | 8:17AM0.25m | 8:11PM0.37m | 8:53AM0.25m | 8:46PM0.39m | 9:29AM0.26m | 9:24PM0.41m | 10:08AM0.28m | 10:08PM0.45m | 10:52AM0.31m | 11:01PM0.48m | 11:44AM0.34m | 00:04AM0.51m | 12:45PM0.37m | |||||||
— | — | 3:47 | — | — | 3:48 | — | — | 3:49 | — | — | 3:51 | — | — | 3:54 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:58 | |
— | 11:31 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:29 | — | — | 11:27 | — | — | 11:25 | — | — | 11:23 | 11:22 | |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NE 5 | N 5 | — | W 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 |
53 | 100 | 100 | 48 | 45 | 1 | 1 | — | 346 | 173 | — | 1298 | 928 | 375 | 164 | 115 | 96 | 263 | 160 | 45 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 |
18 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 81 | 59 | — | — | 74 | 57 | 59 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NW 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 |
22 | 10 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | NW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | W 5 | — | — | — | S 2 |
4 | — | 13 | 141 | 203 | 716 | 653 | 681 | — | 235 | 866 | 141 | — | — | — | 129 | 70 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 733 | 1238 | 703 | 656 | 749 | 405 | 658 | 0 | 677 | 954 | 615 | 405 | 408 | 615 | 615 | 595 | 648 | 626 | 609 | 0 | 493 |
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Information about the Alnes Lighthouse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alnes Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alnes Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alnes Lighthouse 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 (Alnes Lighthouse) 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 Alnes Lighthouse 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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