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Dumbea Rights surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 22 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.0° 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 Monday (May 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumbea Rights in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Rights over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | |
408 | 2602 | 2739 | 2020 | 2766 | 1138 | 1230 | 586 | 760 | 499 | 487 | 373 | 463 | 347 | 360 | 423 | 377 | 293 | 212 | 242 | 350 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | |
High Tide | 11:42AM0.91m | 1:06AM1.23m | 12:55PM0.87m | 2:06AM1.18m | 2:22PM0.85m | 3:04AM1.14m | 3:49PM0.89m | 3:57AM1.11m | 5:00PM0.97m | 4:45AM1.08m | 5:55PM1.05m | 5:29AM1.06m | 6:40PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.20m | 7:41AM0.49m | 7:05PM0.31m | 8:48AM0.46m | 8:15PM0.40m | 9:49AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.47m | 10:40AM0.34m | 10:39PM0.51m | 11:23AM0.27m | 11:41PM0.52m | 12:01PM0.22m | 00:33AM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 259 | 2602 | 2739 | 2020 | 248 | 288 | 207 | 454 | 760 | 499 | 268 | 220 | 463 | 347 | 360 | 423 | 377 | 293 | 212 | 242 | 272 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 88 | 106 | 171 | 253 | 107 | 69 | 186 | 211 | 283 | 273 | 283 | 373 | 194 | 153 | 111 | 74 | 154 | 135 | 83 | 128 | 350 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 31 | — | 147 | 99 | 92 | 11 | 47 | 336 | 438 | 487 | 239 | 101 | 66 | 132 | 167 | 46 | 107 | 135 | 72 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 408 | — | — | 214 | 2766 | 1138 | 1230 | 586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 571 | 571 | 555 | 571 | 759 | 555 | 555 | 1264 | 1243 | 1243 | 76 | 0 | 76 | 76 | 0 | 26 | 76 | 26 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
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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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