Alnes Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 62.48° N 5.97° E

Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alnes Lighthouse sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.3° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, W swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. 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+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead for the Alnes Lighthouse area. To be honest, the next week and a half is a write-off. The surf is small, the wind is almost always in the wrong direction, and the water is a mess. We’ve got gap after gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The first real break in the misery comes right at the very end of the run, but it’s a long wait.

It all starts on Monday, 20 July. Morning is clear with a tiny 2ft swell from the north at a weak 8 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 91, and there’s a light cross-onshore wind messing it up. Water temp is 57°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year. Afternoon doesn’t get any better. The next few days are a repeat: Tuesday the 21st brings a bigger 5ft to 5ft west swell, but with a screaming 28 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s just a complete mess. The energy jumps to 236, but it’s all blown out.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are more of the same – cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and surf in the 2ft to 4ft range. By Friday the 24th, we get a 6ft west swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and the energy hits 484 (moderate energy), but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. Not a wave you’d want to paddle for. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a little better on the wind, with a light breeze, but the swell is still 4ft to 4ft and the cross-shore or cross-onshore wind keeps it from cleaning up. By Sunday the 26th, the morning has a 4ft west swell at 10 seconds, giving it a bit of shape, but it’s still only a 1/10 and marginal. Not worth the effort.

Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 30th sees the swell drop back to 2ft-3ft, and the wind stays strong or onshore. The energy drops into the double digits and low triple digits. We’re scraping the bottom of the barrel. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are still poor, though Friday the 31st afternoon sees a small bump to 4ft from the west-southwest, but it’s a short-period 6-second wind swell, so it’s just a lumpy mess.

Now, here’s the only real glimmer of hope. It’s a long way off, but on Monday, 3 August, the morning is looking *glassy*. The wind goes glassy, and there’s a 3ft north swell at 7 seconds. The energy is 87, so it’s weak, but glassy conditions are a major positive. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon sees a light cross-offshore wind with a 3ft north-northwest swell, so it’s clean, but still small. Then Tuesday, 4 August morning is glassy again with a 3ft north swell at 8 seconds. The energy is 133, so there’s just a little bit more push. This is the true standout. It’s still not big, but for a spot that’s been hammered by wind for two weeks, the glassy conditions and clean 3ft waves are the best you’ll get. The wind is calm, and the 8-second period means it’ll offer some fun little waves. It’s not a beast, but it’s the only session worth pointing your board at. The afternoon on Tuesday sees a cross-shore wind come back in, so grab that morning window.

If you’re a kite surfer, some of those days with the strong cross-shore wind and the 6ft west swell might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a long, dry spell. The only real standout is that Monday, 3 August and Tuesday, 4 August morning window. Mark it in your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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8
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5
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6
1.2
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10
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WNW
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1.3
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10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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64
78
81
141
262
199
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92
70
132
481
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408
295
268
394
339
301
157
Wind (km/h)
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N
10
N
5
SE
45
WSW
35
WSW
15
NNW
20
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30
NE
20
NE
15
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
35
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35
WSW
10
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20
WSW
15
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10
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10
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High Tide
4:32PM1.37m
4:40AM1.49m
5:20PM1.31m
5:34AM1.37m
6:14PM1.27m
6:37AM1.28m
7:16PM1.25m
7:49AM1.24m
8:22PM1.28m
8:59AM1.25m
9:22PM1.33m
9:59AM1.30m
10:14PM1.42m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.19m
10:35PM0.41m
11:16AM0.33m
11:29PM0.50m
12:09PM0.46m
00:34AM0.57m
1:10PM0.57m
1:48AM0.60m
2:19PM0.62m
3:01AM0.58m
3:24PM0.61m
4:01AM0.53m
4:16PM0.57m
4:50AM0.46m
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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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