Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse 2 surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse 2 this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse 2 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse 2 in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse 2 over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, this is a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty ordinary for the whole 16 days. There’s surf, but the conditions are just not playing ball. The wind is nearly always cross-onshore, chopping things up, and the quality is poor for most of the run. There are no real standouts, so you’re just looking for the least worst windows.
The first real chance to get wet is Wednesday morning, 22 July, at Lighthouse 2. It’s a reef break, good for beginners. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 138, so it’s not powerful. But the wind is glassy, and that’s a big deal here. The water is 84°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Crowds are possible, so it won’t be empty.
There are a few other mornings that might be worth a look, but they’re marginal. Sunday morning, 26 July, has 5 ft ESE swell with 8-second period and light onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate at 260, but it’s still cross-on and the forecast calls it marginal. The same goes for Monday morning, 27 July – glassy again, but only 4 ft and short period. You’ll get a few waves, but nothing to write home about.
Later in the run, the swell actually gets bigger. Towards the end of July and into early August, we see chest-to-head high sets, even 8 ft on 31 July morning. The energy spikes up to 1437, which is strong. But the problem is the wind – it’s always cross-onshore, often 9-15 mph. The setup is a reef, but with that much chop and cross-shore wind, it’s going to be messy. Looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
Bottom line: there are no true standouts in this 16-day window. The best you’ll get is a glassy morning with small, weak waves. If you’re desperate, aim for the 22nd or 27th of July in the morning. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 274 | 209 | 138 | 146 | 108 | 91 | 125 | 215 | 336 | 559 | 725 | 455 | 444 | 334 | 260 | 247 | 199 | 134 | 105 | 105 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:51PM0.26m | 4:15AM0.10m | 6:29PM0.27m | 5:14AM0.08m | 7:02PM0.27m | 5:52AM0.06m | 7:34PM0.27m | 6:25AM0.06m | 8:06PM0.28m | 6:53AM0.06m | 8:37PM0.28m | 7:24AM0.07m | 9:08PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.10m | 10:15AM0.05m | 3:08AM0.08m | 10:43AM0.04m | 3:45AM0.06m | 11:14AM0.02m | 4:04AM0.06m | 4:28AM0.06m | 4:45AM0.06m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 31 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 209 | 138 | 146 | 108 | 91 | 1 | — | — | — | 595 | 455 | 444 | 334 | 260 | — | 199 | 134 | 105 | 105 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 274 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 125 | 215 | 336 | 559 | 725 | — | — | — | — | 247 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 0 | 0 | 669 | 0 | 787 | 449 | 36 | 789 | 449 | 22 | 791 | 449 | 22 | 791 | 449 | 9 | 0 | 481 | 22 |
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