
Surf Forecasts:
Lauderdale Point surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,013 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lauderdale Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
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100 | 95 | 55 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 353 | 573 | 102 | 267 | 401 | 146 | 77 | 146 | 80 | 216 | 159 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:26PM0.80m | 6:24AM0.56m | 5:20PM0.78m | 6:57AM0.60m | 6:18PM0.75m | 7:31AM0.65m | 7:21PM0.70m | 8:06AM0.69m | 8:31PM0.65m | 8:42AM0.74m | 9:50PM0.60m | 9:22AM0.78m | 11:17PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.15m | 11:03AM0.41m | 00:31AM0.17m | 12:09PM0.38m | 1:08AM0.20m | 1:15PM0.33m | 1:46AM0.25m | 2:23PM0.27m | 2:24AM0.31m | 3:31PM0.21m | 3:02AM0.38m | 4:38PM0.15m | 3:42AM0.44m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | S 12 | SE 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
100 | 95 | 55 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 147 | 196 | 102 | 267 | 8 | 146 | 77 | 7 | 80 | 216 | 159 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | S 4 | E 8 | E 18 | S 13 | SE 16 | NE 9 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 16 | S 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | S 23 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 21 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 6 | — | S 16 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | ESE 3 | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 353 | 573 | 27 | — | 401 | — | — | 146 | — | — | 3 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 530 | 9 | 443 | 572 | 5 | 1 | 576 | 1 | 5 | 439 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 11 |
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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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