Surf Forecasts:
LHermitage Left surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NE swell with 23 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for LHermitage Left this week:
The most powerful waves expected at LHermitage Left in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, pull up a chair and let’s chew the fat about L’Hermitage Left. It’s a reef break that’s been asleep, and it’s not waking up anytime soon. This spot is inconsistent, and we’re looking at a long dry spell here.
The water’s about 77°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
We kick off Friday (14th August) with a tiny 1ft wave from the NE, but the wind is cross-on, and it’s just poor. The energy is a weak 33 (combined), so nothing’s happening. This carries through the weekend and into the next week. There are a few glassy moments, like Monday afternoon (17th August) and Tuesday afternoon (18th August), but the swell is tiny – 2ft and 2ft – with short periods around 5-6 seconds. It’s just not enough to get the reef going.
We hit a proper blank run from 20th August through to the 23rd, with nothing but zeros for swell energy. That’s a tough stretch.
Things start to flicker near the end of the month. On Friday morning (28th August), we finally see something surfable – 3ft from the SE with a 6-second period, and the energy climbs to 83. The wind is glassy, and the report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That’s the best we’ve got. It’s still small and short period, but it’s clean. The following afternoon (28th August) pushes 3ft from the SSE, but the wind turns onshore, and it’s messy again.
After that, it drops back to tiny 1ft NE swell on 29th August, and the run fizzles out.
If you’re a beginner, none of this is ideal – the swell is tiny and inconsistent. For experts, the lack of any real size or power means it’s not worth paddling out. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a light-wind kite session than a proper surf. The only real standout is that Friday morning (28th August) – glassy, clean, and just about rideable. But it’s hardly a classic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 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) | NE 11 | NE 11 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 16 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:29PM0.56m | 2:14AM0.58m | 2:54PM0.54m | 2:44AM0.54m | 3:14PM0.52m | 3:12AM0.48m | 3:29PM0.49m | 3:36AM0.42m | 3:41PM0.46m | 3:58AM0.36m | 3:52PM0.42m | 4:22AM0.31m | 4:00PM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.15m | 8:35AM0.06m | 8:47PM0.16m | 9:01AM0.11m | 9:18PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.20m | 9:35AM0.22m | 10:22PM0.22m | 9:28AM0.26m | 11:13PM0.25m | 8:12AM0.28m | 3:25AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 904 | 843 | 800 | 2336 | 2993 | 4924 | 3428 | 2716 | 1194 | 694 | 572 | 368 | 278 | 206 | 189 | 199 | 199 | 144 | 322 | 209 | 486 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 271 | 763 | 964 | 557 | 1891 | 193 | 7 | 7 | 769 | 701 | 692 | 301 | 301 | 169 | 127 | 114 | 116 | 144 | 68 | 194 | 166 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 23 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 19 | 384 | 869 | 444 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 46 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for LHermitage Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at LHermitage Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our LHermitage 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 (LHermitage 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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