Surf Forecasts:
Lakes Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lakes Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lakes Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the outlook for Lakes Beach.
We’re looking at a real slow start. The little bits of swell early on are too weak and the wind is all wrong. Don’t rush down there – there’s a dry spell of several days with nothing worth your time.
The first flicker of something decent arrives on the 6th of September. Sunday morning shows a 4ft south swell with a 12-second period and moderate energy (389). Problem is, it’s a light cross-onshore wind. It’s still just borderline.
Then we get to the big day: Thursday, the 10th of September. That morning delivers a solid 8ft south swell with a 13-second period and strong energy (1978). Wind is offshore from the southwest at 9 mph – glassy, clean, perfect conditions. This is the pick of the whole run. The swell direction is right in the sweet spot for the break (SE). Just keep in mind, 8ft is big – this is expert territory only.
Friday morning the 11th also looks good with 10ft south swell and clean cross-off winds (energy 2562), but again, that’s a heavy size for this beach.
After that, the swell drops and the wind turns bad, so the good window is short.
Water temp is 64°, which is normal for this time of year, nothing wild.
The one to circle on your calendar is Thursday morning, 10th September. Clean 8ft south swell with offshore wind. For the experienced crew, that’s your call.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 136 | 157 | 210 | 174 | 155 | 140 | 233 | 185 | 141 | 104 | 79 | 73 | 47 | 51 | 48 | 216 | 98 | 76 | 90 | 73 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:27PM1.47m | 10:01AM1.42m | 10:07PM1.38m | 10:41AM1.45m | 10:52PM1.27m | 11:26AM1.45m | 11:44PM1.14m | 12:20PM1.44m | 00:50AM1.03m | 1:25PM1.43m | 2:14AM0.96m | 2:40PM1.44m | 3:44AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM0.25m | 3:46AM0.12m | 4:05PM0.26m | 4:20AM0.17m | 4:55PM0.29m | 4:57AM0.24m | 5:52PM0.33m | 5:42AM0.32m | 7:00PM0.37m | 6:36AM0.40m | 8:22PM0.37m | 7:47AM0.46m | 9:46PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 136 | 157 | 210 | 148 | 109 | 140 | 233 | 185 | 141 | 104 | 79 | 73 | 47 | 51 | 30 | 216 | 71 | 76 | 90 | 73 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 10 | ENE 10 | S 18 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 90 | 90 | 148 | 174 | 155 | 106 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 48 | 19 | 98 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 12 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | S 19 | SSE 12 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 2 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | ENE 3 | N 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 40 | — | 9 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 116 | 4 | 5 | 236 | 0 |
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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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