Surf Forecasts:
Lancelin surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lancelin this week:
The surf forecast for Lancelin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lancelin in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lancelin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the forecast for Lancelin.
Alright, the outlook is a mixed bag to start, but we’ve got some real gems hidden in the back half of the window. The first week is a bit of a grind, with small windows of clean conditions. The real standout is a massive swell that arrives at the start of August, but that’s a long way off, so keep it in the back of your mind.
Sunday, July 19th kicks things off with a chunky 9.8ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is a cross-on breeze from the SW. It’s a bit messy, and the energy is pumping (3380), but it’s not really clean.
Monday, July 20th is where it gets interesting. The morning is absolute glass with a 6.2ft WSW swell. The wind is calm from the NE, so it’s completely clean. The wave energy is moderate (1162). This is a solid window for an experienced surfer. The swell is solid, but under the 8.2ft mark, so it’s manageable.
Tuesday, July 21st is another good one. Morning glass again with a light NNE breeze and a 5.2ft SW swell. The energy is a bit lower (1041), but the conditions are pristine. The afternoon turns clean with a cross-off breeze from the SSE and a 6.2ft swell. This is a nice, consistent run of clean surf.
Wednesday, July 22nd holds the clean theme. The morning has a moderate offshore wind from the E and a 6.9ft SW swell. The wave energy is moderate (1496). The afternoon is cross-off and clean, but the score is a bit lower. Still, it’s a good day to be out.
Thursday, July 23rd looks decent. The morning has a cross-off breeze from the ENE, but it’s a bit stronger. The afternoon is a highlight with a clean offshore wind from the E and a 5.6ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (1121), and it’s a nice, gentle offshore wind.
Friday, July 24th sees the swell drop. The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is only 4.6ft, and the energy is weak (647). The afternoon is a bit messy.
Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th are a write-off. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. The chop is real. Avoid these days.
Monday, July 27th is a return to form. The morning is excellent with a strong offshore wind from the ESE and a 7.5ft SW swell. The energy is strong (2085). This is a very clean, powerful option for experienced surfers.
Tuesday, July 28th is a curveball. The morning is clean with a moderate offshore wind, but the afternoon is the real story. The swell drops to 3.3ft, but look at the period: 21 seconds from the WSW. That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is still strong (1845). This is a sneaky good session if you know where to go at Lancelin. The long period will make the waves really shape up, but it might break a bit straight at the main beach.
Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July 30th are bad. Fresh winds and small, weak swell. The energy is dropping, and the conditions are poor. A full skip.
Friday, July 31st is a redemption day. The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze from the ESE, a 7.5ft WSW swell, and a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is strong (3183). This is a top-tier morning for experienced surfers.
Saturday, August 1st is the absolute standout. The morning delivers a massive 14.8ft swell from the W with a period of 13 seconds. The wave energy is exceptional (6080). The wind is a light cross-off breeze from the NE, keeping it clean. This is only for expert surfers. The wave height is over 8.2ft, so it’s serious. The afternoon has a 13.1ft swell, but the wind is onshore, making it a bit messy.
Sunday, August 2nd has a solid 7.2ft swell from the WSW with a very long period of 17 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-on. The energy is strong (4431), but the wind is a caveat.
Monday, August 3rd finishes the window with a nice glassy morning session. The wind is calm from the WSW, and the swell is 8.2ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. The energy is strong (2795). A clean, solid finish for the experienced crew.
So, the best on offer is the Saturday, August 1st morning session at Lancelin. That’s a massive, expert-only swell with clean conditions. A very close second is the Tuesday, July 28th afternoon for the super long period groundswell, and the Friday, July 31st morning for the clean, long period swell.
Keep in mind, Lancelin is a reef break, so it’s for intermediate to expert surfers. It’s fairly
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6053 | 3380 | 2534 | 1575 | 1162 | 1077 | 1002 | 1034 | 1459 | 1223 | 1496 | 1387 | 2233 | 1626 | 1121 | 769 | 594 | 521 | 378 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:36AM0.37m | 10:07AM0.42m | 2:46AM0.43m | 8:42AM0.38m | 3:13AM0.49m | 3:52AM0.53m | 4:37AM0.56m | 5:26AM0.59m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.35m | 6:14PM0.22m | 7:09AM0.38m | 5:53PM0.20m | 5:28PM0.18m | 4:24PM0.14m | 4:07PM0.11m | 4:17PM0.08m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 6053 | 3380 | 2534 | 1575 | 1162 | 1077 | 1002 | 1034 | 1459 | 1223 | 1496 | 1387 | 2233 | 1626 | 1121 | 769 | 594 | 521 | 378 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | W 20 | — | WSW 18 | — | SW 16 | — | W 20 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | 7 | — | 60 | — | 603 | — | 7 | — | 61 | 53 | 89 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 175 | 247 | 0 | 0 | 268 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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