
Surf Forecasts:
Lautaunuu surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Lautaunuu in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Friday 20 Nov, 1AM (local time) – 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,927 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Lautaunuu before Saturday 28 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 11ft (3.5m), 9s on Friday 20 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lautaunuu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lautaunuu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lautaunuu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 66 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 694 | 660 | 711 | 701 | 701 | 730 | 730 | 656 | 1000 | 1282 | 1387 | 1269 | 988 | 808 | 1374 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:12PM0.92m | 8:46AM0.75m | 8:57PM0.89m | 9:35AM0.73m | 9:45PM0.85m | 10:30AM0.71m | 10:38PM0.83m | 11:27AM0.72m | 11:34PM0.81m | 12:22PM0.74m | 00:31AM0.82m | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:25AM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM0.21m | 2:52PM0.30m | 3:53AM0.24m | 3:43PM0.34m | 4:46AM0.26m | 4:42PM0.36m | 5:40AM0.26m | 5:45PM0.36m | 6:33AM0.26m | 6:45PM0.34m | 7:21AM0.24m | 7:39PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NE 10 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | N 14 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 12 |
78 | 51 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 126 | 176 | 153 | 196 | 174 | 243 | 730 | 656 | 39 | 60 | 154 | 1269 | 988 | 808 | 1374 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | N 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 |
48 | 66 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 37 | 66 | 58 | 35 | 70 | 67 | 40 | 37 | 64 | 47 | 40 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNW 20 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 12 | N 10 | SW 16 | N 16 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
17 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 41 | 37 | 27 | 8 | 38 | 20 | 37 | 38 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
391 | 533 | 540 | 552 | 809 | 694 | 660 | 711 | 701 | 701 | 730 | — | 850 | 1000 | 1282 | 1387 | 971 | 1224 | 935 | 1020 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 890 | 1215 | 1261 | 1261 | 1158 | 1212 | 2394 | 1158 | 1158 | 1268 | 1158 | 1236 | 2414 | 1226 | 1261 | 1261 | 1268 | 1261 | 1261 | 1268 |
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Information about the Lautaunuu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lautaunuu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lautaunuu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lautaunuu 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 (Lautaunuu) 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 Lautaunuu 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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