Surf Forecasts:
Lavallette surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lavallette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for any proper waves. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf and less-than-ideal conditions. It’s going to be a test of patience.
The first few days, right up to Friday the 7th, are basically a write-off. We're talking tiny swell, poor wind, and just an overall mushy, messy ocean. The energy is weak, with readings mostly in the 30s and 40s. Not worth paddling out for unless you just want to sit on your board and tan.
Friday morning on the 7th finally gives us something, but it's marginal. The swell bumps up to 3.3ft from the south with a weak 6-second period, but at least there's a bit of a cross-off wind making things clean. The energy gets a little more moderate, hitting 114. It’s surfable, but it's still pretty ordinary, not something you'd write home about.
There are a few moments here and there over the weekend, like Saturday morning when it's clean, but the swell is just too small to be any fun. Then it drops off again. The start of the next week sees the swell fade out completely until we get a little pulse on Tuesday afternoon the 11th. That one's about 3.3ft from the south with a light cross-off wind, but the period is short and the energy is still weak. Just not enough push.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, there are no true standouts. The best bet is probably that Friday morning on the 7th. It’s the first day with a bit of size, a clean surface, and a hint of more moderate energy. But don't get too excited.
If you're really jonesing for a wave, the `Lavallette` beach/jetty will be your only spot, but it's going to be a frustrating grind. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 75.9°, so at least it won't be cold while you wait for a ride. Crowds are a possibility, so don't expect to have it to yourself. But even then, the surf is just so weak and disorganized that it's hard to get genuinely excited about any of it. The long-range stuff into the second week is even less promising. It's a quiet stretch, plain and simple. Keep the board waxed and your eyes on the horizon, because this run of flatness has to end sometime.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 32 | 14 | 38 | 85 | 56 | 71 | 40 | 84 | 35 | 24 | 112 | 47 | 98 | 89 | 43 | 84 | 26 | 11 | 49 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:50PM1.47m | 1:13AM1.23m | 1:46PM1.50m | 2:15AM1.20m | 2:48PM1.52m | 3:23AM1.19m | 3:56PM1.55m | 4:36AM1.23m | 5:06PM1.60m | 5:44AM1.31m | 6:08PM1.66m | 6:43AM1.41m | 7:03PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM0.30m | 7:13AM0.16m | 8:38PM0.29m | 8:27AM0.18m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:40AM0.16m | 10:53PM0.15m | 10:46AM0.11m | 11:51PM0.06m | 11:47AM0.05m | 00:45AM-0.02m | 12:45PM0.00m | 1:37AM-0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 12 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 27 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 2 | — | 39 | 8 | 45 | 17 | 21 | 66 | 47 | 41 | 60 | 43 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 10 | S 6 | E 10 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | WSW 3 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 32 | 13 | 38 | 85 | 56 | 71 | 40 | 84 | 35 | 24 | 112 | — | 98 | 89 | — | 84 | 2 | — | 49 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 1185 | 466 | 23 | 2535 | 28 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 33 | 11 | 0 | 159 | 96 | 0 | 26 | 267 | 14 | 0 | 194 |
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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).
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