
Surf Forecasts:
Dumbea Left surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumbea Left over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 134 | 103 | 99 | 88 | 232 | 937 | 850 | 1401 | 1438 | 1090 | 681 | 606 | 396 | 377 | 210 | 965 | 574 | 418 | 543 | 388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | 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 | 10:00AM1.25m | 9:38PM1.07m | 10:38AM1.20m | 10:08PM1.01m | 11:19AM1.13m | 10:40PM0.94m | 12:08PM1.05m | 11:19PM0.87m | 1:13PM1.00m | 00:16AM0.80m | 2:36PM0.99m | 1:59AM0.76m | 3:51PM1.03m | 3:50AM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.41m | 3:57AM0.13m | 4:39PM0.47m | 4:32AM0.19m | 5:20PM0.54m | 5:11AM0.25m | 6:13PM0.60m | 6:00AM0.33m | 7:30PM0.64m | 7:05AM0.39m | 9:10PM0.63m | 8:27AM0.42m | 10:28PM0.56m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SE 11 |
96 | 80 | 74 | 59 | 59 | 232 | 515 | 850 | 1401 | 1438 | 1090 | 681 | 606 | 396 | 377 | 140 | 93 | 81 | 33 | 74 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 9 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SE 14 | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SSW 13 |
148 | 80 | 103 | 99 | 88 | 40 | 508 | 52 | 291 | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | 84 | 104 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 36 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SSW 13 | SE 16 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 99 | 61 | 17 | 39 | 17 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
— | 134 | — | — | — | 64 | 937 | 699 | 132 | 131 | 110 | 159 | 222 | 197 | 167 | 210 | 965 | 574 | 418 | 543 | 388 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 78 | 0 | 24 | 1242 | 1247 | 1244 | 1404 | 1247 | 1247 | 1430 | 78 | 1404 | 1247 | 48 | 70 | 1404 | 78 | 118 | 115 | 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.










