Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with WNW 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 (Aug 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Alnes Lighthouse, a solid little point break up here. It’s been a bit quiet, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in the forecast if you can wait for them.
The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a long gap from now until the end of August where the conditions just aren't playing ball. From Monday the 24th onwards, it’s mostly cross-shore winds and messy waves, and the wave heights are all over the place. Monday afternoon on the 24th is the first real sniff of hope – we get a glassy session with a clean 4ft swell from the WNW and a period of 11 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 402. It’s a short window, and the crowds might be there, but it’s the best you’ll see for a few days. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same: cross-shore winds and poor conditions. Thursday the 27th is flat and not worth a mention. The weekend of the 29th and 30th sees the swell pick up again, but with a strong, messy cross-shore wind blowing at 25 mph on Sunday morning, it’s going to be lumpy and choppy. That’s more of a kite day than a paddle day.
There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 2nd of September, with a light cross-onshore wind and a 4ft swell, but it’s still a marginal call. Thursday morning the 3rd is glassy and clean with a 4ft swell from the north, but it’s a bit small and ordinary. The weekend of the 5th and 6th is where it gets interesting. Saturday the 5th has clean, glassy conditions with a tiny 3ft swell, but the real standout is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. That’s a beauty. We’re looking at a glassy, offshore wind, a solid 5ft swell from the west with a nice long 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 648. That’s going to be clean, lined-up, and proper fun at this point break. The swell direction is from the west, which is spot-on for Alnes Lighthouse as it picks up the NW optimum.
And then, we’ve got the cherry on top. Monday the 7th keeps the quality going with a glassy 5ft, 12-second west swell (energy at 629). But the big one is Tuesday the 8th of September. I’m getting excited just thinking about it. It’s forecast to be glassy again, and the swell is going to be a solid 13ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 3653. That is serious, powerful groundswell. This is for experienced surfers only – that’s big, heavy, and grunty. For the crew who can handle it, this is the session of the forecast. The long period means good shape on the point, but it’ll be fat and fast. This is the one to mark in the calendar.
So in short, don’t bother this week. Wait for the glass-off on Sunday the 6th or Monday the 7th for solid, clean waves. And if you’re brave enough, the 8th of September is the real monster.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 394 | 476 | 326 | 302 | 338 | 162 | 120 | 54 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 192 | 193 | 240 | 383 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:42AM1.25m | 9:54PM1.39m | 10:29AM1.32m | 10:37PM1.50m | 11:08AM1.40m | 11:14PM1.60m | 11:42AM1.47m | 11:48PM1.68m | 12:15PM1.53m | 00:21AM1.73m | 12:47PM1.57m | 00:53AM1.76m | 1:20PM1.60m | 1:27AM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.46m | 4:38PM0.51m | 5:12AM0.34m | 5:14PM0.40m | 5:46AM0.23m | 5:47PM0.31m | 6:17AM0.13m | 6:18PM0.24m | 6:48AM0.06m | 6:50PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.03m | 7:23PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 |
154 | 394 | 476 | 326 | 302 | 338 | 162 | 120 | 54 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 192 | 193 | 240 | 383 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 4 | N 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | N 6 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | — | NW 7 | SW 5 | W 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 10 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 57 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 57 | 57 | 662 | 667 | 711 | 778 | 816 | 1358 | 837 | 490 | 445 | 445 |
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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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