Lavallette Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.97° N 74.07° W

Lavallette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lavallette sea temperature is
23.7° C
0.7° 

Lavallette surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lavallette surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lavallette this week:

The surf forecast for Lavallette over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lavallette in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lavallette over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf, if I’m being honest. There’s no real swell on the horizon, and we’re dealing with a lot of short-period, wind-blown junk. It’s going to be a waiting game.

Looking at the whole 16-day stretch, the only time we get a sniff of something with a bit more energy is around Monday the 3rd. The swell bumps up to 4.6ft, with the energy reading hitting 264 (moderate). That’s the biggest pulse we see. The wind is offshore, coming from the southwest, so it should be clean. But the period is only 8 seconds, and they’re calling it “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” Plus, there’s heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms. So, it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the most size we get.

But before that, the next day or so is flat and messy. Sunday the 2nd has tiny, wind-chopped waves with nothing on offer. It’s going to be a frustrating start.

After that Monday pulse, the rest of the week into the weekend is just a letdown. Tuesday the 4th through Sunday the 9th, the swell drops back down to under 3.6ft, with short periods and cross-shore winds messing things up. There’s a brief moment Saturday morning the 8th and Sunday the 9th where it’s clean with light offshore winds, but the swell is tiny. We’re talking 2-2.6ft of weak energy (46-55). Not enough to get excited about.

The second week, from Monday the 10th onwards, things just dry up. The swell goes flat, and the wind remains variable and mostly onshore or cross. It’s a whole lot of nothing. There’s a tiny glimmer on Saturday the 15th afternoon with a 3.6ft bump, but the period is short and it’s cross-onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. By the end of the 16-day window, on Monday the 17th, it's back down to knee-high dribble. The long-range stuff is too uncertain to bank on.

So, the only real highlight, if you can even call it that, is Monday the 3rd at Lavallette. It’s a beach/jetty setup, and the 4.6ft southeast swell with that offshore wind will be the most surfable it gets. But with the short period and stormy weather, it’s not a classic. It’s just the best of a bad bunch.

Honestly, it’s a period for doing other things. The lack of consistency and the small, short-period swells make it a tough stretch. We just have to wait for a better pattern to set in.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:26AM1.36m
10:35PM1.40m
11:10AM1.40m
11:23PM1.34m
11:58AM1.44m
00:17AM1.29m
12:50PM1.47m
1:13AM1.23m
1:46PM1.50m
2:15AM1.20m
2:48PM1.52m
3:23AM1.19m
3:56PM1.55m
4:36AM1.23m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.20m
4:56AM0.06m
5:19PM0.23m
5:32AM0.09m
6:11PM0.26m
6:15AM0.12m
7:18PM0.30m
7:13AM0.16m
8:38PM0.29m
8:27AM0.18m
9:50PM0.23m
9:40AM0.16m
10:53PM0.15m
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Information about the Lavallette Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lavallette provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lavallette can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lavallette 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 (Lavallette) 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 Lavallette 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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