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
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Alnes Lighthouse stretch.
We’re starting off a bit slow. The early days are a bust for anything worthwhile. Monday morning kicks off with a weak, cross-onshore 3ft swell, and the water's a touch cooler than normal for this time of year at 55°, which is a bit colder than average. It’s not looking good. We’ve got a few days of small, messy surf and poor conditions right through to the end of the month. There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday afternoon with a glassy 4ft WNW groundswell (11-second period) and the combined energy is moderate at 395, but the scoring just doesn’t back it up, so we’ll call it a no-go.
We hit a real quiet patch from Thursday the 27th through to the end of August. That’s a solid 4 to 5 days of tiny, weak swell, mostly under 2ft. The energy is barely there (16 to 43 in the readings). Not worth paddling out for.
The first real standout window looks like it starts on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning is glassy with a 4ft swell, but it’s still a bit ordinary. The real gem appears on Wednesday, September 2nd, in the afternoon. We’ve got 3ft of swell from the north with a very long 12-second period, and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to a solid 302 (moderate). This is a classic long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap into the point setup beautifully with good shape and those long waits between sets.
Another highlight that’s worth a mention is Friday, September 4th. The morning shows 4ft from the WSW with an 8-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is strong at 353. It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be fun, clean, and the crowd here is only sometimes an issue, so you might have it to yourself.
Looking further out, the swell builds. By Sunday, September 6th, we’re looking at a solid 5ft from the west with a 12-second period, and the energy is high at 724. It's cross-shore and a bit lumpy in the morning, but it's a powerful groundswell. Then on Monday the 7th, the morning looks clean with a 3ft W swell at 11 seconds and a solid 369 energy reading. That’s promising.
But hold on, by Tuesday the 8th, we’ve got a big bugger coming in. The afternoon shows a 10ft swell from the NNW, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the wind is howling cross-shore at 22 mph. The energy is massive at 1755, but that’s going to be raw, lumpy, and only for the experts – and even then, the wind is going to make a mess of it. That’s a big, angry ocean.
So, for the best bets: Keep your eyes on Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd, for that long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Then hit Friday morning, September 4th, for the clean offshore and solid 4ft.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 5 |
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394 | 476 | 337 | 308 | 279 | 162 | 120 | 56 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 23 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
394 | 476 | 337 | 308 | 279 | 162 | 120 | 56 | 39 | 22 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 6 | N 3 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | N 8 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 8 | W 11 | N 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 6 | N 8 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 619 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 657 | 666 | 626 | 701 | 665 | 655 | 621 | 703 | 665 | 405 | 409 | 595 |
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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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