Surf Forecasts:
LHermitage Left surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for LHermitage Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. Looking at the full 16-day window, there’s really nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. We’ve got a whole lot of small, weak, and pretty ordinary surf on tap. The few moments that are even surfable are so marginal you’d have to be desperate for a paddle. The energy just isn’t there.
The first real bit of action, if you can call it that, kicks off on Saturday afternoon, August 8th at L’Hermitage Left. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft of northeast swell with a period of 11 seconds. It’s going to be glassy, which is a plus, but honestly, that’s about it. The combined energy is weak at 79, so it’s not going to be doing much. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working hard for nothing.
There’s another slight tease on Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. Same spot, same tiny 2ft of swell, period stretching out to 12 seconds. The wind is light from the southwest and it’s glassy, giving it a bit of a clean look. Energy is still weak at 79. It’s another one of those “you could go out, but why bother” situations.
Honestly, that’s the pick of the litter, and it’s still pretty sad. Most of the time we’re looking at close to flat. There’s a long stretch from Friday, August 14th all the way through Monday, August 18th where there’s essentially nothing rideable. The swell drops out completely.
If you’re a beginner, don’t even think about it. The swell never gets anywhere near big enough to be a problem. But it’s also not big enough to be any fun. For the experts, it’s just as frustrating. There’s no power, no push, just dribbly lumps.
The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting around 77°, which is a bit of a silver lining but doesn’t make up for the lack of waves. This reef break is inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is showing exactly why. We’ve got a long, flat run ahead. It’s not going to last forever, forecasts can change, but right now you’re better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 41 | 23 | 37 | 79 | 44 | 44 | 22 | 39 | 39 | 23 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:58PM0.47m | 5:43AM0.37m | 6:08PM0.43m | 8:41AM0.35m | 8:10PM0.42m | 10:46AM0.40m | 9:54PM0.45m | 11:38AM0.46m | 10:58PM0.50m | 12:19PM0.51m | 11:46PM0.55m | 12:56PM0.54m | 00:28AM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.22m | 11:27AM0.26m | 1:48AM0.21m | 1:53PM0.30m | 3:42AM0.16m | 4:00PM0.27m | 4:49AM0.09m | 5:05PM0.23m | 5:38AM0.03m | 5:52PM0.20m | 6:20AM-0.01m | 6:31PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 318 | 284 | 261 | 269 | 241 | 178 | 152 | 552 | 711 | 767 | 589 | 606 | 459 | 526 | 581 | 719 | 799 | 606 | 590 | 674 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 22 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 63 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 22 | 23 | 185 | 116 | 69 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 38 | 33 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | NE 10 | S 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 19 | 72 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 9 | 44 | 44 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | 79 | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
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