Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNW swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm staring down a pretty bleak stretch of forecasts for our local lineup. For Alnes Lighthouse, we’re in for a real test of patience.
The first week is, frankly, a bust. From Friday, August 28th, right through until Thursday, September 3rd, you can leave the boards in the garage. The swell is tiny, the wind is all wrong, and the water temperature is a pretty normal 57°F. It's all weak, short-period windswell with barely any energy – the combined energy levels are well under 100 -- and the cross-shore and onshore winds are going to turn everything into a washing machine. It's a full seven days of nothing.
There’s a slight break in the clouds on Friday afternoon, September 4th. The swell is a pathetic 2ft from the WSW, but the wind goes dead glassy. It will be rideable but very ordinary. It’s a one out of ten kind of day.
The only real window of opportunity comes on the weekend. Saturday, September 5th is our best shot. The swell builds to a clean 4ft from the west with a proper 11-second period – that’s groundswell, and we can feel the energy jump to 396. The wind turns clean and cross-off from the south. That west swell is a bit north of the ideal direction, but with that offshore breeze, this is the standout morning of the whole outlook. Sunday morning, September 6th, brings a bigger pulse – 7ft from the west – still with clean wind, but that’s getting into big-wave territory for most.
Into the second week, the consistency falls apart. Monday morning, September 7th, is glassy with a 4ft west swell, but then the wind goes onshore. The rest of the week is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 8th has a glassy afternoon with a 5ft swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s fat and weak. The real far-out hope is Saturday, September 12th. That morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 990, and it scores a three out of ten – the highest score of the whole period. It’s promising, but it's so far out you can't bank on it.
So, keep your eyes on Saturday, September 5th. It's the only clear winner. A clean 4ft west groundswell with a cross-off wind at Alnes Lighthouse is as good as it’s going to get. Sunday morning is for the brave on the bigger boards. Everything else is a long shot.
Hang in there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 |
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22 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 142 | 124 | 79 | 48 | 35 | 81 | 50 | 48 | 440 | 495 | 622 | 589 | 311 | 240 | 94 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:21AM1.73m | 12:47PM1.57m | 00:53AM1.76m | 1:20PM1.60m | 1:27AM1.76m | 1:53PM1.61m | 2:03AM1.72m | 2:29PM1.59m | 2:42AM1.66m | 3:08PM1.54m | 3:26AM1.56m | 3:53PM1.47m | 4:20AM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.24m | 6:48AM0.06m | 6:50PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.03m | 7:23PM0.16m | 7:50AM0.05m | 7:57PM0.17m | 8:24AM0.10m | 8:35PM0.21m | 9:01AM0.19m | 9:16PM0.29m | 9:44AM0.31m | 10:07PM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 6 | — | N 9 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 |
22 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 42 | — | 2 | 79 | 48 | 35 | 81 | 50 | 37 | 440 | 495 | 622 | 589 | 311 | 240 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 4 | N 4 | N 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | NNE 5 | NNW 11 | NNE 6 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
12 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 48 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 53 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | N 11 | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 10 | — | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | W 7 |
— | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 16 | 35 | 17 | 9 | — | — | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | 142 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 733 | 733 | 795 | 405 | 837 | 82 | 648 | 82 | 82 | 626 | 0 | 82 | 1185 | 1185 | 615 | 615 | 595 | 615 | 57 | 0 |
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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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