
Surf Forecasts:
Dumbea Left surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,415 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumbea Left in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
708 | 466 | 255 | 176 | 165 | 193 | 181 | 917 | 4415 | 3478 | 1935 | 1883 | 1671 | 1723 | 1090 | 591 | 346 | 265 | 253 | 355 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:39PM0.95m | 2:36AM0.92m | 4:57PM0.98m | 3:49AM0.87m | 6:00PM1.03m | 5:02AM0.87m | 6:49PM1.10m | 6:02AM0.90m | 7:29PM1.16m | 6:50AM0.94m | 8:05PM1.22m | 7:32AM0.98m | 8:38PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.66m | 9:37AM0.32m | 10:41PM0.67m | 10:41AM0.31m | 00:01AM0.64m | 11:39AM0.26m | 00:56AM0.59m | 12:29PM0.21m | 1:37AM0.53m | 1:12PM0.16m | 2:13AM0.48m | 1:50PM0.11m | 2:47AM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 14 |
204 | 466 | 255 | 176 | 41 | 57 | 59 | 917 | 4415 | 3478 | 1935 | 1883 | 1671 | 1723 | 1090 | 591 | 346 | 265 | 214 | 355 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 11 |
12 | 187 | 178 | 131 | 18 | 32 | 181 | 86 | — | 117 | 119 | 128 | 106 | 60 | 164 | 116 | 168 | 212 | 253 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | — | — | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 17 | SSW 18 |
13 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 26 | 163 | — | — | 12 | 46 | 42 | 79 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
708 | — | — | — | 165 | 193 | 27 | 95 | 123 | 220 | — | — | — | 20 | 51 | 97 | 157 | 95 | 105 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 0 | 32 | 1242 | 0 | 1244 | 1384 | 117 | 1247 | 1244 | 117 | 1247 | 1430 | 48 | 70 | 115 | 78 | 48 | 1245 | 48 |
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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.










