
Surf Forecasts:
Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
240 | 1447 | 3978 | 10277 | 10402 | 8880 | 7854 | 6693 | 9486 | 3253 | 6868 | 7705 | 4032 | 8986 | 5876 | 4586 | 2919 | 1595 | 991 | 572 | 549 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:51PM0.86m | 4:39PM0.88m | 5:29PM0.86m | 6:21PM0.82m | 7:14PM0.74m | 8:11PM0.64m | 2:05PM0.56m | 9:28PM0.54m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM-0.06m | 1:25AM-0.07m | 2:27AM-0.05m | 3:29AM-0.01m | 4:27AM0.05m | 5:18AM0.14m | 6:20PM0.52m | ||||||||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | -2 | 2 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
240 | 12 | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | 4430 | 298 | 2740 | 3232 | 4032 | 3863 | 5876 | 4586 | 2919 | 1595 | 991 | 572 | 549 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | S 18 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
24 | 51 | 260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 390 | 585 | 461 | 300 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 11 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | S 16 | SE 17 |
5 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 30 | 46 | 130 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WNW 3 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — |
6 | 1447 | 3978 | 10277 | 10402 | 8880 | 7854 | 6693 | 9486 | 3253 | 6868 | 7705 | 6 | 8986 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 1033 | 601 | 628 | 1276 | 76 | 76 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay 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 (Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay) 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 Bruny Island - Lighthouse Bay 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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