
Surf Forecasts:
Lava Rock surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Lava Rock in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Sunday 15 Nov, 5AM (local time) – 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Lava Rock before Thursday 19 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s on Sunday 15 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lava Rock this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lava Rock in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 5AM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lava Rock over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SE 9 | E 7 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 17 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 45 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 39 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:33PM1.13m | 1:04AM1.00m | 2:17PM1.18m | 2:14AM1.01m | 2:54PM1.23m | 3:13AM1.03m | 3:27PM1.25m | 4:05AM1.05m | 3:57PM1.26m | 4:52AM1.06m | 4:26PM1.26m | 5:36AM1.06m | 4:56PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.57m | 7:27AM0.27m | 8:28PM0.46m | 8:18AM0.31m | 9:16PM0.36m | 9:03AM0.36m | 9:57PM0.26m | 9:44AM0.41m | 10:34PM0.19m | 10:23AM0.46m | 11:10PM0.14m | 11:01AM0.50m | 11:46PM0.11m | ||||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
72 | 45 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | N 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NW 11 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 11 | S 10 | S 16 |
16 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | N 12 | W 12 | N 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 8 | N 12 | N 11 | S 11 | S 17 | S 10 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 6 | NE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 7 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 8 |
34 | 86 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 39 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 949 | 515 | 520 | 520 | 19 | 515 | 525 | 515 | 566 | 525 | 520 | 556 | 551 | 515 | 515 | 515 | 515 | 566 | 515 | 515 |
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Information about the Lava Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lava Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lava Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lava Rock 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 (Lava Rock) 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 Lava Rock 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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