
Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
416 | 513 | 346 | 431 | 366 | 295 | 282 | 222 | 198 | 198 | 192 | 178 | 95 | 232 | 108 | 158 | 224 | 173 | 220 | 183 | 156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:46AM0.99m | 7:40PM0.87m | 8:29AM0.97m | 8:27PM0.78m | 9:12AM0.92m | 9:18PM0.70m | 9:58AM0.87m | 10:17PM0.63m | 10:48AM0.83m | 11:31PM0.58m | 11:46AM0.79m | 00:57AM0.57m | 12:48PM0.78m | 2:15AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.09m | 1:57AM-0.08m | 2:40PM0.12m | 2:38AM0.00m | 3:32PM0.15m | 3:20AM0.10m | 4:30PM0.18m | 4:08AM0.19m | 5:36PM0.19m | 5:05AM0.27m | 6:47PM0.18m | 6:17AM0.32m | 7:52PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
416 | 513 | 346 | 431 | 366 | 295 | 282 | 222 | 198 | 198 | 192 | 178 | 95 | 232 | 108 | 158 | 224 | 173 | 220 | 183 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
146 | 113 | 78 | 54 | 140 | 36 | 68 | 46 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 90 | 22 | 80 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 45 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 5 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
15 | 13 | 13 | — | — | 56 | 88 | 121 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 86 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 |
12 | 10 | 9 | 131 | 151 | 56 | 51 | 29 | 51 | 37 | 38 | 48 | 37 | 49 | 97 | 65 | 62 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 818 | 3080 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 1855 | 646 | 433 | 1855 | 2019 | 646 | 3077 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 | 646 |
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Information about the Lighthouse Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse Beach 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 Beach) 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 Lighthouse Beach 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.
Lighthouse Beach is 7 km (4 miles) from the very large city of Apapa. If you plan a holiday in Lagos and West, look for hotels and other accommodation in Apapa. Apapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










