Alnes Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 62.48° N 5.97° E

Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 761 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alnes Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Alnes Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long dry spell ahead, with most days serving up onshore slop or just flat waves. If you’re desperate, there’s a couple of windows to get wet, but you’ll need to keep your expectations low and pick your moments carefully.

For the first stretch, from the 31st of July right through to the 9th of August, it’s basically a write-off. We’ve got a lot of fresh breeze and stronger winds throwing the ocean into a mess. The swell is there at times, like the 8ft on Sunday and Monday, but it’s coming from the west with a wild cross-shore wind – it’ll be lumpy, chop-riddled chaos, and honestly, it looks more like a session for the kite surfers than for anyone on a paddleboard or a shortboard. The energy is moderate, but it’s all over the place. The water temp is 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s just a big, blown-out mess.

There’s no point even looking at the small stuff in between – it’s all under 3ft and messy. We see a weak window on the 4th with a gentle breeze, but the swell is tiny and won’t have any push.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday, the 10th of August. It’s still classified as marginal, but we’ve got a better swell building from the NNW – 5ft to 6ft of it. The period jumps up to 9-10 seconds, which means there’s some proper groundswell energy behind it. The energy reading gets to 603 (a solid moderate amount). The wind is light, which is a huge plus. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the first thing that looks surfable.

Then, Tuesday the 11th is the standout of the whole forecast. The morning is looking glassy – flat calm, zero wind. The swell holds at 6ft from the NNW with a 9-second period. This is your window. It’s a point break, and a longer period swell like this will wrap in nicely. The water temp is still around 57°F, normal for the area. It won’t be crowded, just a few locals out. This is the one to point at.

Wednesday the 12th morning also has a look. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the SSE, which will keep the 5ft swell clean. The period drops to 6 seconds though, so it’ll be a bit softer and less powerful. It’s surfable, but not in the same league as Tuesday. The afternoon goes cross-off and still clean, but the energy is waning.

After that, it’s all downhill. From the 13th through the 15th, the swell fades away to ankle-biters, and the wind comes back onshore. By the weekend, we’re looking at less than 2ft and no real push.

So, here’s the deal. If you can only get one session in, make it the morning of Tuesday, the 11th of August, at Alnes Lighthouse. That’s your best bet. The Monday afternoon on the 10th is a backup, but it’s not as clean. Otherwise, it’s a lot of sitting on the beach watching the wind chop.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
30
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25
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High Tide
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
5:20PM1.37m
Low Tide
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
11:04AM0.37m
11:30PM0.48m
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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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