Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie in feet and miles per hour.

The first few days are a bust. Sunday the 6th has some swell but it’s ugly with a cross-onshore breeze, so just leave the board at home. The water is 69°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but nice.

Monday is marginal, Tuesday is more of the same with lumpy, choppy conditions. Then Wednesday morning the 9th – that’s the window. The wind goes glassy, a light NNE breeze, and we’ve got a clean 5ft SSE swell rolling in. That’s the standout for the first week. The energy is moderate (456) and the period is 9 seconds, so it’s a nice little groundswell that’ll give you some fun waves. This spot breaks very consistently, so you’ll get plenty of waves. Crowds can be an issue though, so get there early.

Thursday the 10th has a big jump – 10ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is strong (1652). But the wind is cross-shore and moderate, so it’ll be a fight. That’s for the experienced crew only, as it’s over 8ft and the conditions aren’t clean. Friday the 11th is similar, with an 11-second period making it a proper groundswell. Still, the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not the best.

The next real standout is Sunday the 13th. Morning session with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and a clean 5ft SSE swell. The energy is moderate (542) and the period is 10 seconds – a solid, ridable groundswell. That’s your best wave of the second week. The wind will keep it clean, and the consistency is there. Again, crowds are possible, but it’s worth it.

Monday the 14th is also worth a paddle – clean conditions, smaller at 3ft, but with a nice 12-second period. That’ll give you long, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (308).

Then we hit a flat patch from Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th. Swell drops and the winds turn ugly. It’s a few days of poor conditions.

Now, the big one. Friday the 18th. A massive 18ft S swell with a 13-second period, and the energy is enormous (14743). The wind is glassy in the morning. This is a huge, powerful groundswell. But I gotta be straight with you – at this size, this break is for experts only. Over 8ft is already pushing it, and 18ft is a whole different world. It’s going to be too big for most, and the break will be handling a lot of water. If you’re not solid on a big wave board, sit this one out.

Saturday the 19th is still big at 10ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it messy. Sunday the 20th drops to 6ft with a 13-second period from the SE and light cross winds, which could be a nice session if the tides line up. The energy is still strong (1336).

After that, Monday the 21st sees the swell drop and the wind picks up again, so it’s back to poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Wednesday morning the 9th for a clean, fun session, and Sunday morning the 13th for the best combination of size, clean conditions, and swell quality. The 18th is a monster, but only for the brave.

Rusty

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