Dumbea Rights surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 +11
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Dumbea Rights surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumbea Rights sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumbea Rights this week:

The surf forecast for Dumbea Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumbea Rights in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 21st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 21st Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 17th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Rights over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.3
ESE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1919171616151414121213910101091111151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54321113580298020281193904622355292265210388268257276461338367312195
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
15
E
5
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
NNW
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
0.97
7:16AM
1.27
7:15PM
1.06
7:47AM
1.33
7:55PM
1.15
8:17AM
1.36
8:34PM
1.23
8:47AM
1.36
9:13PM
1.28
9:18AM
1.33
9:54PM
1.30
9:51AM
1.27
10:37PM
1.28
10:25AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:38AM
0.21
1:33PM
0.34
1:18AM
0.17
2:03PM
0.24
1:57AM
0.15
2:34PM
0.16
2:35AM
0.15
3:05PM
0.09
3:15AM
0.19
3:38PM
0.05
3:55AM
0.25
4:12PM
0.05
4:38AM
0.34
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58
Sunset6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252525252525262526262526262626272726272723
Feels °C (?)202122222224242325242325242529282929302923
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The above surf forecast table for Dumbea Rights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumbea Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumbea Rights 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 (Dumbea Rights) 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 Dumbea Rights 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.

Dumbea Rights is 21 km (13 miles) from Noumea. If you plan a holiday in New Caledonia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Noumea. Noumea has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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