Surf Forecasts:
Dumbea Left surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumbea Left this week:
The surf forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumbea Left in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
320 | 574 | 704 | 1245 | 925 | 951 | 804 | 390 | 381 | 415 | 2696 | 3304 | 3093 | 2341 | 1977 | 1846 | 1873 | 1408 | 781 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33PM1.34m | 8:32AM1.13m | 9:01PM1.35m | 9:09AM1.17m | 9:29PM1.34m | 9:47AM1.19m | 9:58PM1.31m | 10:27AM1.18m | 10:29PM1.24m | 11:12AM1.16m | 11:02PM1.16m | 12:04PM1.11m | 11:41PM1.06m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:36PM0.12m | 3:17AM0.22m | 3:11PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.17m | 3:47PM0.21m | 4:19AM0.15m | 4:25PM0.29m | 4:54AM0.15m | 5:07PM0.39m | 5:34AM0.17m | 5:56PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
320 | 574 | 482 | 1245 | 925 | 951 | 804 | 86 | 242 | 415 | 2696 | 3304 | 3093 | 2341 | 1977 | 1846 | 1873 | 1408 | 781 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | E 10 | SSW 20 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
57 | 376 | 38 | 52 | 77 | 55 | 46 | 144 | 46 | 298 | 29 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | S 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 10 | SE 13 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
91 | 39 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 49 | 7 | 29 | 14 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | ESE 5 | E 10 | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
49 | — | 704 | — | — | — | — | 390 | 381 | 304 | 167 | — | 37 | 143 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 27 | 64 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 583 | 572 | 572 | 1327 | 78 | 1247 | 1404 | 1299 | 1299 | 1384 | 117 | 1242 | 1242 | 115 | 78 | 758 | 0 | 78 | 758 |
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Information about the Dumbea Left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dumbea Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumbea Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumbea Left 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 Left) 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 Left 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 Left 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.











