Alnes Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 62.48° N 5.97° E

Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alnes Lighthouse sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.4° 

Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,701 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up.

Alright, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a real mixed bag, and I’ll be honest, it’s not looking great for a proper surf. The best of it is a very brief window on Thursday afternoon, but after that, we’re looking at a long stretch of messy, windy, or just plain flat conditions. For a spot that’s fairly exposed to the swell, it’s a frustrating run.

We’re kicking off on Thursday, July 30th, with the only real standout of the entire forecast. Alnes Lighthouse is a classic point break, and it’s giving us a little taste of what could be. That afternoon, it’s glassy with a light northerly breeze, and we’ve got a 4ft west swell wrapping in at 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (187), and the water’s sitting at 57°, which is about average for the time of year. This is the session to go for. It’s clean, it’s rideable, but don’t expect perfection – the conditions are just “surfable.” It’s your best chance, but it’s not a classic.

Now, from Friday morning, July 31st, things go downhill fast. The wind swings onshore and cranks up to 22 mph, making a mess of the 5ft to 6ft swell. The combined energy jumps up (295 to 451), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. The forecast points to poor surf conditions all the way through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with heavy rain and strong to near-gale winds. The swell sticks around, hitting 8ft by Sunday afternoon (850 energy), but it’s a complete write-off for a paddle – honestly, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than anything else.

We go straight into the next week with a similar story. Monday, August 3rd, has a solid 7ft to 8ft swell from the WNW with a longer 9-second period, pushing the energy up to 959, but the wind is still a strong cross-offshore. It’s marginal at best, and only for the experienced crew. The rest of the week from Tuesday through to Sunday, August 9th, is a mix of cross-shore winds and dropping swell. The energy levels are moderate (143 to 364), but the wave quality is poor, with a constant cross-chop ruining the lines. There’s a brief flicker on Sunday afternoon, August 9th, with a 4ft WNW swell and a clean offshore breeze, but the energy is weak (248) and it’s just “very ordinary.”

The second week, from August 10th onward, is a real struggle. The swell is inconsistent, the wind is constantly cross-shore, and the energy levels are all over the place. There’s a 7ft swell on Tuesday morning, August 11th, with a 9-second period and moderate energy (759), but it’s marginal. By Wednesday, August 12th, the wind is howling at 25 to 34 mph, making it impossible. The last few days of the forecast, August 13th and 14th, are just flat or messy, with weak swells and poor conditions.

Bottom line: the only real window is Thursday afternoon, July 30th. Get in the water then, because after that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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65
109
271
306
364
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498
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131
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165
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25
Wind (km/h)
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35
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High Tide
00:48AM1.70m
1:15PM1.49m
1:22AM1.71m
1:49PM1.49m
1:55AM1.70m
2:23PM1.48m
2:30AM1.67m
2:59PM1.47m
3:07AM1.61m
3:39PM1.44m
3:49AM1.54m
4:25PM1.41m
4:40AM1.46m
Low Tide
6:44PM0.31m
7:19AM0.16m
7:16PM0.28m
7:51AM0.13m
7:48PM0.26m
8:23AM0.13m
8:22PM0.27m
8:56AM0.15m
8:58PM0.30m
9:32AM0.20m
9:39PM0.35m
10:13AM0.28m
10:28PM0.42m
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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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