Surf Forecasts:
Lakes Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lakes Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Lakes Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lakes Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lakes Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Lakes Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it's a bit of a quiet start. We've got small waves but the conditions are just ordinary, so nothing to get excited about. The real action starts kicking off from Friday the 4th. That morning, we see a clean 3ft swell from the south with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is dead glassy, absolutely nothing. This is the standout session of the entire forecast. The wave energy is moderate (281), and the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. This is your window for a super clean, tidy session. Just be aware it can get a crowd here sometimes.
We've got a bit of a lull through the weekend with the wind picking up and messing things up, but Monday the 7th morning offers another good window. It's a similar story: a solid 4ft southerly swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, so the surf will be clean and have some shape to it. The energy is building by then (399). Tuesday the 8th morning is also a cracker with the swell pushing up to 6ft from the south and light winds. That's getting into the bigger stuff, so it's going to be a proper session for advanced surfers only. The wave energy is strong (492).
Things then get a bit average again with strong winds and lumpy conditions through the middle of the week. There's a long wait then until Wednesday the 16th morning. That's a week and a half away, so keep your expectations in check, but the models are hinting at a promising 5ft easterly swell with light cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. Wave energy is strong (386). It's a long-range call, but it could be worth marking on the calendar.
For the absolute best, it's hands down Friday the 4th morning. Glassy conditions, clean lines, and a decent south swell. Get on it, and make sure you're not surfing out of your depth when the bigger swells roll in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 7 | S 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 71 | 73 | 52 | 33 | 237 | 201 | 65 | 94 | 60 | 44 | 74 | 607 | 270 | 331 | 196 | 317 | 402 | 301 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:44PM1.14m | 12:20PM1.44m | 00:50AM1.03m | 1:25PM1.43m | 2:14AM0.96m | 2:40PM1.44m | 3:44AM0.96m | 3:54PM1.49m | 4:59AM1.02m | 5:00PM1.56m | 5:57AM1.12m | 5:57PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.33m | 5:42AM0.32m | 7:00PM0.37m | 6:36AM0.40m | 8:22PM0.37m | 7:47AM0.46m | 9:46PM0.33m | 9:08AM0.47m | 10:58PM0.24m | 10:24AM0.43m | 11:54PM0.15m | 11:29AM0.35m | 00:41AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 7 | S 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 108 | 71 | 73 | 52 | 33 | 237 | 201 | 42 | 94 | 60 | 18 | 74 | 607 | 270 | 331 | 196 | 9 | 402 | 301 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | S 5 | ENE 10 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 31 | 38 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | W 3 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | S 12 | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | N 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 65 | — | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | ENE 3 | SSE 7 | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 10 | — | 32 | 31 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 317 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 5 | 116 | 3 | 23 | 38 | 4 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lakes Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lakes Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lakes Beach 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 (Lakes Beach) 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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