
Surf Forecasts:
Lauderdale Point surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, S swell with 913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period with S 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lauderdale Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lauderdale Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 19 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
995 | 317 | 290 | 210 | 165 | 147 | 139 | 79 | 42 | 42 | 17 | 22 | 51 | 81 | 72 | 67 | 366 | 93 | 913 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:50PM0.60m | 9:22AM0.78m | 11:17PM0.57m | 10:05AM0.82m | 00:49AM0.55m | 10:54AM0.84m | 2:18AM0.55m | 11:47AM0.85m | 3:33AM0.56m | 12:45PM0.86m | 4:30AM0.56m | 1:45PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02AM0.38m | 4:38PM0.15m | 3:42AM0.44m | 5:45PM0.09m | 4:25AM0.49m | 6:50PM0.06m | 5:12AM0.52m | 7:53PM0.03m | 6:09AM0.53m | 8:52PM0.03m | 7:14AM0.53m | 9:46PM0.04m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 20 | S 18 |
167 | 317 | 290 | 210 | 165 | 147 | 139 | 79 | 42 | 42 | 17 | 15 | 51 | 81 | 72 | 67 | 64 | 93 | 186 | 224 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | NNE 3 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | E 8 | SSW 14 | S 22 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 135 | 366 | 36 | 176 | 157 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 9 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | NE 9 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | S 6 | SE 5 | S 19 | — |
2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 16 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 913 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | — | — | NE 5 | N 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 3 |
995 | — | — | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 174 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 439 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 85 | 29 | 50 | 700 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Information about the Lauderdale Point Surf forecast
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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