Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real – the next 16 days at Alnes Lighthouse are a tough slog for anyone looking to paddle into waves. For the first week and a half, it’s a barrage of onshore and cross-shore winds, with only a few tiny pockets of something rideable. We’re looking at about 8 days of near-constant poor conditions before anything worthwhile appears. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 55°F, which is about 3°F below average, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The first real flicker of hope is on Wednesday afternoon, August 12. The swell is tiny, only 2ft from the north, but the wind goes glassy, then light offshore from the southeast. The combined energy is weak (94), so it’s not going to be a gem, but it’s clean. The next standout is Friday afternoon, August 14. That’s your best shot in the first week. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the west at a clean 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the east. The combined energy is moderate (272), and the conditions are called “expect good surf conditions.” It’s a small window, but that’s the one to mark on your calendar.
Then the second week falls apart. It’s almost all cross-shore breezes and messy chop. The only other moment that stands out is Saturday morning, August 22. The swell is a modest 4ft from the west, but the wind is cross-offshore from the south-southwest. The energy is moderate (370), and the conditions are “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a promising sign, but it’s a long way out, so take it as a hopeful possibility.
To be honest, there’s no true barnstormer here. The best on offer is that Friday the 14th, where you get a clean, glassy window with a small but workable groundswell. For the rest of the period, it’s either too windy, too small, or too choppy. If you’re itching for a paddle, keep an eye on that 22nd, but don’t bet the farm on it. The crowds are only “sometimes” a problem at this point break, so even on the good days, you’ll have some room to move.
Stay patient, and check back closer to the time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 435 | 499 | 454 | 304 | 336 | 92 | 72 | 114 | 54 | 53 | 204 | 291 | 366 | 217 | 166 | 250 | 181 | 81 | 258 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:03PM1.46m | 9:46AM1.46m | 10:07PM1.58m | 10:47AM1.54m | 11:00PM1.71m | 11:39AM1.62m | 11:48PM1.81m | 12:26PM1.66m | 00:32AM1.87m | 1:08PM1.66m | 1:14AM1.88m | 1:48PM1.63m | 1:54AM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:56PM0.47m | 3:39AM0.35m | 4:04PM0.39m | 4:41AM0.20m | 4:59PM0.29m | 5:34AM0.05m | 5:47PM0.21m | 6:22AM-0.06m | 6:31PM0.15m | 7:05AM-0.11m | 7:12PM0.12m | 7:47AM-0.10m | 7:52PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 10:01 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:43 |
mm | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | N 8 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 435 | 499 | 454 | 304 | 336 | 92 | 72 | 114 | 47 | 53 | 204 | 291 | 43 | 217 | 59 | 22 | 181 | 81 | 258 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 7 | NW 6 | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 9 | NNW 9 | — | N 8 | NW 6 | W 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 51 | 55 | 57 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 54 | 33 | 94 | 63 | — | 42 | 25 | — | 12 | 29 | 57 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 5 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | WSW 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | 366 | — | 166 | 250 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 749 | 656 | 595 | 626 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 609 | 657 | 82 | 626 | 0 | 728 | 728 | 615 | 728 |
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