Surf Forecasts:
Lauderdale Point surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 14,485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lauderdale Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Lauderdale Point.
Right now, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, slow start with barely a ripple. For the first few days, there’s just nothing doing – the swell is tiny, with energy readings stuck in the 30s and 40s (36-34), and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross. It’s going to be flat and poor for paddle surfing through Monday and Tuesday.
The first hint of something rideable pops up on Wednesday, September 9th. A south swell starts to build, pushing to around 4ft with a 19-second period. The energy jumps way up (1059), but the wind is a fresh offshore from the WSW at 18 mph, which will keep it clean. The problem is, the overall forecast calls it marginal, and the rating is low. It’s small, and with that long period, it might be a bit fat and straight-breaking for a point. Still, it’s the first wave in the window worth looking at.
Thursday, September 10th, shapes up a little better. The morning looks the pick with a 4ft south swell (17-second period, 930 energy) and a gentle offshore wind from the west. That’s a clean, surfable combo, but the overall surf quality score is only moderate. It won’t be a standout, but for a point break in a sheltered spot, it’s the best the first week offers.
After that, things fade back to tiny and poor through the weekend and into the next week. There’s a big spike on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 15th – a 12ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a massive energy reading of 6117. That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is cross-off and fresh, and the forecast says it’s marginal. That size is expert-only territory, and for a very sheltered point, it’s likely going to be too much, turning into a washing machine. Not recommended for anyone who isn’t a seasoned charger.
Overall, this is a lean 16-day run. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. There’s no real standout session to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Thursday the 10th morning is your best bet for a few clean, small waves. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 |
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 kJ | 13 | 36 | 31 | 66 | 99 | 154 | 257 | 1059 | 1252 | 9952 | 930 | 502 | 291 | 243 | 481 | 443 | 262 | 190 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 6:08AM0.53m | 4:03PM0.90m | 6:55AM0.53m | 4:59PM0.88m | 7:34AM0.54m | 5:54PM0.84m | 8:07AM0.55m | 6:49PM0.78m | 8:36AM0.58m | 7:46PM0.71m | 9:02AM0.61m | 8:48PM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:02PM0.03m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:56PM0.04m | 10:19AM0.47m | 00:45AM0.07m | 11:23AM0.45m | 1:29AM0.12m | 12:30PM0.43m | 2:07AM0.18m | 1:38PM0.40m | 2:38AM0.25m | 2:48PM0.37m | 3:03AM0.32m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 21 | S 20 | S 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 36 | 31 | 21 | 99 | 154 | 257 | 1059 | 1252 | 2116 | 930 | 502 | 291 | 243 | 481 | 443 | 262 | 190 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 7 | S 11 | S 19 | S 8 | S 7 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 4 | 3 | 66 | 11 | 4 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | NE 9 | S 12 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | NW 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 18 | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 66 | 34 | — | 1 | — | 14 | 52 | 71 | 9952 | — | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 215 | 443 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 792 | 1465 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
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