Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, E swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get right into it.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We've got a long, flat spell on our hands. For the first two weeks of September, there's just nothing doing. We're talking days of knee-high dribble and onshore junk. From the 1st through the 15th, the swell stays tiny, mostly under 3 feet, with a lot of that east-southeast wind chop messing things up. There are a few windows of glassy conditions, like the mornings of the 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and the 14th, but with waves that small and weak, it's barely worth paddling out. The energy is next to nothing. It's a tough stretch for anyone jonesing for a wave.
Now, the first real pulse of anything worthwhile shows up on the 16th of September, a Wednesday. It's not a world-beater, but it's something. We're looking at a jump in size to around 5 feet, coming out of the east-northeast. The period, though, is a short 7 seconds, which means it's going to be a bit crumbly and disorganized. The wind is light, which is a plus, but a light cross-onshore will add a little bump. There's some storm risk around that afternoon too. It's not a classic, but it's the best we'll see for the foreseeable future.
If you're really keen during this dry spell, Lighthouse (Lighthouse-7) is your only option. It's a sandbar that's fairly consistent, but it's also a beginner-friendly spot. With these tiny swells, it might be okay for a longboard and a bit of a splash, but don't expect any power. The water temperature is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, at 81°, so it's about two and a half degrees off the norm. It's notable, but not super weird.
Honestly, the setup for the next couple of weeks looks more interesting for a kite or wing if the wind picks up, rather than a paddle. The real highlight, if you can call it that, is that one day on the 16th. It's far out, so don't hold your breath, but it's something to keep an eye on. We'll see if it firms up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 28 | 47 | 112 | 208 | 231 | 81 | 106 | 119 | 49 | 76 | 44 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:00AM1.43m | 12:30PM1.67m | 00:50AM1.36m | 1:25PM1.66m | 1:48AM1.30m | 2:28PM1.65m | 2:55AM1.27m | 3:37PM1.66m | 4:07AM1.30m | 4:44PM1.70m | 5:14AM1.37m | 5:46PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.20m | 6:00AM0.09m | 6:49PM0.26m | 6:56AM0.11m | 7:54PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.30m | 9:01AM0.11m | 10:04PM0.28m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:07PM0.24m | 11:10AM0.06m | 00:06AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 112 | 208 | 120 | 81 | 106 | 61 | 49 | 76 | 44 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | 13 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | E 9 | E 7 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | 133 | 231 | — | — | 119 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 650 | 554 | 223 | 650 | 68 | 554 | 530 | 4 | 624 | 97 | 4 | 61 | 692 | 440 | 680 | 556 | 1166 | 680 | 553 | 1531 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse 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 (Lighthouse) 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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