Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 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.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the immediate outlook is a bit of a bummer. We’re looking at a big gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real flicker of hope doesn't come until Thursday, July 16th, and even then it’s pretty ordinary.
For the first few days, it’s all cross-shore wind and poor conditions. Alnes Lighthouse is seeing a bit of swell from the NW, but the wind is just messing it up. The water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to wet a line comes on Thursday, July 16th. The wind eases off, going light and cross-offshore. We’re looking at small waves, around 2 ft to 2 ft from the NW. The combined energy is weak (116 and 93), but the surface will be clean. It’s not going to be a standout day, but it’s surfable. Thursday morning is the pick of the two.
The next stretch from Friday, July 17th, through to Wednesday, July 23rd, is pretty much a write-off. The wind is all over the place – cross-on, strong, lumpy – and the swell quality is just poor. The energy does pick up a bit, but it’s not worth the battle.
Now, there is one date that stands out as the best on offer, and it’s a bit of a long-range promise. Saturday, July 25th is the one to circle on the calendar. Both the morning and afternoon are looking glassy, with a light wind from the ENE and WSW that’s basically dead calm. The swell is small again, 3 ft in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon, coming from the W and WNW with a period around 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (163 and 146). It’s small, clean, and the break will be user-friendly. It won’t be firing, but it’ll be the cleanest window we get. The water temp will still be feeling about average.
That’s it for the real highlights. The rest of the second week after that is small, weak, and largely blown out again. The wind cranks back up on the 28th of July, with a near gale cross-shore making it a mess.
So, if you’re itching to get out, wait for that Thursday the 16th for a quick small-wave fix, but save your energy for Saturday the 25th – that’s the cleanest session on offer, even if it’s not big.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 96 | 207 | 181 | 140 | 165 | 265 | 256 | 140 | 65 | 45 | 37 | 98 | 109 | 163 | 127 | 81 | 39 | 37 | 22 | 15 | 53 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.71m | 11:46AM1.65m | 00:00AM1.80m | 12:38PM1.67m | 00:48AM1.86m | 1:27PM1.66m | 1:34AM1.87m | 2:15PM1.60m | 2:20AM1.83m | 3:01PM1.53m | 3:05AM1.74m | 3:46PM1.45m | 3:51AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.25m | 5:40AM0.09m | 5:58PM0.20m | 6:33AM-0.01m | 6:46PM0.18m | 7:23AM-0.07m | 7:32PM0.17m | 8:11AM-0.08m | 8:17PM0.20m | 8:57AM-0.03m | 9:01PM0.25m | 9:43AM0.06m | 9:47PM0.33m | 10:29AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 4:09 | — | — | 4:11 | — | — | 4:13 | — | — | 4:16 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:22 |
 | — | 11:14 | — | — | 11:12 | — | — | 11:09 | — | — | 11:07 | — | — | 11:06 | — | — | 11:02 | — | — | 11:00 | 10:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 9 |
| kJ | 89 | 207 | 181 | 140 | 165 | 265 | 256 | 140 | 65 | 45 | 37 | 98 | 109 | 163 | 82 | 55 | 33 | 37 | 22 | 15 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | NW 6 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 96 | — | 4 | 32 | 99 | — | — | 8 | 45 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 66 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 6 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 12 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 127 | 81 | 39 | — | — | — | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 10 | 10 | 82 | 10 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 749 | 648 | 677 | 733 | 728 | 865 | 726 | 697 | 674 | 691 | 694 |
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