Surf Forecasts:
LHermitage Left surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for LHermitage Left this week:
The surf forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at LHermitage Left in the next 16 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s cut through it. We're looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead for our stretch of coast. The next week is basically flat. There's no real swell energy, just some weak, short-period bits and pieces. It's a good time to change a fin plug or fix that ding.
The action, such as it is, starts to appear in the second week. We're not talking about any heavy stuff, but there are a couple of windows worth your time.
The clear standout is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. We get a clean 2ft of swell from the SE with a period of 5 seconds at L-Hermitage-Left. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE, which is a major plus, keeping the surface clean. The energy is weak, sitting at 38, but the lack of wind makes it a decent call for a small-wave grovel. The short period means it could be a bit shapeless, but it's the best offer on the table.
The morning of Sunday the 23rd is a close second. You'll have a glassy 2ft from the NE with an 8-second period. It'll be clean and contestable, just a bit smaller and less defined than the day before.
Looking further out, the morning of Monday the 24th shows a slight increase in energy with 2ft from the NE and a 10-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy reading is 59, the highest we see in the window. This one might have a touch more push and shape to it, but it's still small.
The wave energy all around is weak, with the readings staying under 100. This is a period for the logs, the longboards, the fun shapes. If you're a beginner, this is actually ideal. You won't be dealing with anything above 2ft, so you can paddle around without getting intimidated. The flip side is this spot is inconsistent. It breaks infrequently, so you'll be doing a lot of bobbing around. It's a reef break, so when a set does come, it'll have some shape.
Also, don't be surprised if the water feels a bit warmer than usual for this time of year. It's a notable difference, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
So, there it is. It's a quiet couple of weeks. Make the most of that Saturday morning window, and keep an eye on that Monday. Otherwise, it's a good time for a beach day.
Keep the faith.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 43 | 45 | 16 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 60 | 66 | 15 | 56 | 55 | 42 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 24 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:38AM0.46m | 10:58PM0.50m | 12:19PM0.51m | 11:46PM0.55m | 12:56PM0.54m | 00:28AM0.59m | 1:30PM0.56m | 1:06AM0.61m | 2:01PM0.57m | 1:41AM0.60m | 2:29PM0.56m | 2:14AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:49AM0.09m | 5:05PM0.23m | 5:38AM0.03m | 5:52PM0.20m | 6:20AM-0.01m | 6:31PM0.17m | 6:58AM-0.03m | 7:07PM0.15m | 7:33AM-0.02m | 7:42PM0.14m | 8:06AM0.01m | 8:15PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 589 | 606 | 590 | 526 | 650 | 897 | 788 | 676 | 598 | 696 | 650 | 579 | 431 | 357 | 423 | 638 | 983 | 789 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 53 | 45 | 16 | 40 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 60 | 66 | 12 | 56 | 55 | 42 | 67 | 220 | 271 | 664 | 640 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 11 | — | — | ENE 12 | — | — | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 38 | 37 | 14 | 22 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 14 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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