
Surf Forecasts:
Lauderdale Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSW swell with 490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lauderdale Point this week:
The surf forecast for Lauderdale Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lauderdale Point in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lauderdale Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the coming swell window for Lauderdale Point. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. This spot is super sheltered, and we’re seeing a whole lot of nothing for the first week. The water’s sitting at 52°F right now, which is about average for the time of year.
From Friday the 7th right through to the middle of the week, it’s pretty grim. We’re talking tiny 0.3ft to 1.0ft swell with weak wave energy, and the wind is all over the place. We get some clean windows with offshore or cross-off breezes, but there’s just no power in the water to work with. It’s a real flat spell.
We finally see a pulse of energy arrive on Thursday the 13th. The morning is still small, but by Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW with a short period of 9 seconds. The combined energy hits 689 (moderate), and we’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. It’s surfable, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and sectiony. Not a classic.
The real standout in this whole 16-day run doesn’t come until Friday the 21st of August. Early that morning, we get a 3ft SSW groundswell with a solid 15-second period. The energy is up at 596 (moderate), and the wind is blowing a clean 12 mph offshore from the west. That long period will give the waves some real shape and punch at this point break, and the offshore wind will keep the faces glassy. It’s the one morning where everything lines up for a quality session. Just remember, with a longer period like that, the sets will be a bit more spaced out. After that, the swell drops right back down into tiny clean conditions.
If you’re a beginner, Thursday the 13th afternoon is your window with that 6ft swell, but be aware it’s a bit short period and could be a handful. The rest of the time, it’s mostly a waiting game. There’s a couple of glassy mornings on the 17th and 18th of August, but with barely any swell, you’ll be floating more than surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 9 | S 15 |
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57 | 65 | 55 | 47 | 44 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 136 | 112 | 96 | 45 | 16 | 27 | 53 | 98 | 181 | 152 | 80 | 490 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:40PM0.88m | 4:51AM0.52m | 3:30PM0.93m | 6:10AM0.51m | 4:23PM0.96m | 7:21AM0.51m | 5:17PM0.97m | 8:24AM0.50m | 6:12PM0.96m | 9:17AM0.51m | 7:05PM0.92m | 10:01AM0.52m | 7:59PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.08m | 8:41AM0.42m | 11:19PM0.03m | 9:28AM0.45m | 00:19AM-0.01m | 10:17AM0.46m | 1:17AM-0.01m | 11:10AM0.47m | 2:11AM0.01m | 12:09PM0.47m | 3:01AM0.05m | 1:17PM0.46m | 3:44AM0.11m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 5 | S 17 | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 |
57 | 65 | 55 | 47 | 44 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 136 | 112 | 96 | 45 | 16 | 5 | 53 | 98 | 181 | 152 | 70 | 103 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 15 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 18 | S 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 20 | S 14 | S 5 | S 9 | E 11 | E 12 | S 16 | S 18 | S 15 |
2 | 17 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 60 | 106 | 118 | 92 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 3 | 80 | 96 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 15 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 18 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 10 | — | E 12 | S 18 | E 12 | — | ESE 9 | NE 8 | E 12 | — | S 18 |
2 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | 31 | 151 | — | 3 | 27 | 3 | — | 15 | 3 | 3 | — | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 7 | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | W 3 |
— | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 12 | 17 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 43 | 490 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 50 | 9 | 9 | 576 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lauderdale Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lauderdale Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lauderdale Point 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 (Lauderdale Point) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lauderdale Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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