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Dumbea Left surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dumbea Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumbea Left sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | ESE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | |
530 | 277 | 192 | 128 | 96 | 69 | 256 | 1440 | 2113 | 2499 | 1948 | 1249 | 741 | 680 | 329 | 352 | 1042 | 447 | 431 | 471 | 449 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:53AM1.04m | 11:14PM1.34m | 10:44AM0.98m | 00:08AM1.29m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:17PM0.02m | 5:32AM0.47m | 5:08PM0.10m | 6:34AM0.49m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
— | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
 kJ | 316 | 7 | 192 | 128 | 96 | 59 | 69 | 1440 | 2113 | 2499 | 243 | 1249 | 741 | 293 | 306 | 235 | 1042 | 447 | 431 | 471 | 449 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 16 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 32 | 139 | 103 | 196 | 220 | 51 | 359 | 302 | 201 | 329 | 335 | 373 | 108 | 68 | 35 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | ESE 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | 8 | 37 | 19 | 7 | 87 | 207 | — | — | — | 97 | 236 | 48 | 153 | 352 | — | 305 | 158 | 96 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 3 |
| kJ | 530 | 277 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 69 | 256 | — | — | 106 | 1948 | — | 513 | 680 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 0 | 117 | 1244 | 552 | 560 | 572 | 556 | 117 | 551 | 551 | 1244 | 1246 | 1242 | 1242 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
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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).
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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.
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