Surf Forecasts:
LHermitage Left surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 106 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 17s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for L'Hermitage Left over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a quiet outlook, so don’t go clearing your calendar just yet.
First up, we’re looking at a real dry spell here. From now, right through until the end of August, we’ve got a long gap with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny to non-existent, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s a bit of glassy wind here and there, but with no groundswell to work with, it’s just a flat, pretty lagoon. For a spot like this that’s “inconsistent,” a blank run like this isn’t too out of the ordinary.
Things start to stir right at the very end of August and into the first week of September. The first real sign of life pops up on the 30th of August, Sunday afternoon. We’ve got a little 2ft northeast groundswell rolling in, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 98, but it’s something. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, which is a big positive for clean conditions. The wave comment moves up to “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s a small, clean option for a longboard or a foiler.
The best of a quiet period shapes up on Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September. On Monday morning we get 2ft from the northeast at 11 seconds, and the combined energy hits 110 (moderate). The real standout is the Tuesday morning session on the 1st of September: 2ft northeast swell, but the period stretches out to a lovely 12 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, which this reef break will love. The energy is moderate at 139, and the wind is glassy. It’s not big, but for clean, lined-up waves on a reef with no wind, this is as good as it gets in the window. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 77°, so a spring suit or shorty will be fine.
Just remember, this break is rated for advanced surfers and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a crowd-free gem every day. If it’s working, it could be a little slice of paradise, but you’ve got to pick your moment. After that Tuesday morning session, the energy drops off again, and we’re back to small, poor-quality waves for the rest of the run.
Keep your eyes on Tuesday the 1st of September morning. That’s the one to aim for if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SW 11 | SW 17 | ENE 13 | SSW 16 | SW 4 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 35 | 20 | 46 | 44 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:32PM0.35m | 12:15PM0.37m | 10:29PM0.37m | 12:11PM0.40m | 11:00PM0.42m | 12:17PM0.43m | 11:26PM0.46m | 12:28PM0.46m | 11:51PM0.51m | 12:44PM0.50m | 00:16AM0.55m | 1:02PM0.53m | 00:43AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43AM0.20m | 5:01PM0.31m | 5:08AM0.16m | 5:15PM0.27m | 5:32AM0.12m | 5:36PM0.23m | 5:55AM0.08m | 5:59PM0.20m | 6:19AM0.05m | 6:23PM0.17m | 6:43AM0.04m | 6:48PM0.15m | |||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 598 | 590 | 686 | 885 | 846 | 1042 | 2155 | 1895 | 1367 | 2147 | 1889 | 1245 | 835 | 809 | 706 | 563 | 445 | 1983 | 2948 | 1598 | 6245 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 18 | SW 13 | — | S 16 | S 15 | NE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | S 6 |
| kJ | 38 | 35 | 20 | 46 | 209 | 808 | — | — | 438 | 173 | — | 80 | 39 | 9 | 136 | 84 | 655 | 20 | 33 | 1817 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 18 | NE 10 | S 14 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | SW 17 | S 11 | ENE 13 | — | SSE 10 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 44 | 20 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 7 | 140 | 114 | 17 | — | 20 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
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