Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alnes Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Alnes Lighthouse. It's a bit of a slow start, but there's a couple of windows that'll get the blood pumping.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are offering tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The combined energy is barely a whisper at 36 and 29, so don't even bother paddling out. You're better off getting the gear waxed and waiting.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday afternoon, the 24th. We’ve got a bit of a jump in size to 4ft, but the real story is the period jumping to 11 seconds and glassy conditions from the north. The combined energy hits 388, which is a solid moderate push. This is a taste of what's to come, but it's still just a score of 2 out of 10, so manage your expectations.
Tuesday the 25th through to Saturday the 30th is another dry spell. The wind is a mess, the swell is small, and the energy is anaemic. It's a proper gap of about five days with nothing worth a paddle.
Then, mark your calendar for Monday morning, the 31st of August. This is the stand-out session of the whole outlook. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is absolutely glassy. The combined energy is a strong 307. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions," and for a point break like this, that northerly swell is right in the slot. The offshore wind direction is ideal from the southeast, so expect clean, lined-up waves. It might be a bit much for absolute beginners at 5ft, but for the intermediate crew, this is the one to chase. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
The afternoon of the 31st drops off a bit with some cross-shore wind, but it's still surfable.
The first few days of September are a mixed bag. Wednesday the 2nd gets a mention with a 6ft swell from the NNW in the afternoon, combined with glassy conditions. The energy is a solid 371, but that short 7-second period means it'll be a bit fat and lumpy. Still, 6ft is a fun size if you're game. Thursday the 3rd is clean but smaller at 4ft.
After that, the outlook fades out quickly. The second week is a ghost town. From the 4th of September onwards, the swell drops, the wind picks up, and the energy numbers are in the dumps. There's simply nothing to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn, but Monday the 31st of August is your golden ticket. Get on it. After that, it's a waiting game for the next system.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 |
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33 | 22 | 14 | 131 | 151 | 387 | 415 | 326 | 302 | 344 | 162 | 120 | 56 | 34 | 19 | 33 | 83 | 39 | 22 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:37AM1.19m | 8:57PM1.29m | 9:42AM1.25m | 9:54PM1.39m | 10:29AM1.32m | 10:37PM1.50m | 11:08AM1.40m | 11:14PM1.60m | 11:42AM1.47m | 11:48PM1.68m | 12:15PM1.53m | 00:21AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM0.65m | 2:59PM0.70m | 3:44AM0.57m | 3:56PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.46m | 4:38PM0.51m | 5:12AM0.34m | 5:14PM0.40m | 5:46AM0.23m | 5:47PM0.31m | 6:17AM0.13m | 6:18PM0.24m | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
9:21 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 |
33 | 22 | 14 | 131 | 151 | 387 | 415 | 326 | 302 | 344 | 162 | 120 | 56 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 83 | 39 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
21 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | W 11 | N 11 | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
6 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | — | N 5 | N 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 33 | — | 13 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 595 | 697 | 728 | 57 | 595 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 678 | 57 | 667 | 0 | 57 | 408 |
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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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