Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf is small on Tuesday, with a tiny 3ft east-northeast swell and a period of 9 seconds, but it’s blown out by a cross-offshore wind. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday 12th is where things start to look up. Wednesday morning shows a clean 4ft south swell, with an 11-second period and a light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (399), and it’s labeled as “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real highlight of the window. The swell direction is off the south, which isn’t the preferred optimum, but the clean conditions and solid groundswell make it a fun option for intermediate surfers. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind, so get in early.

Thursday 13th through to Monday 17th is a write-off. The wind is up, with speeds hitting 15-16 mph from the south, making for poor, choppy conditions. Swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, but the short period of 6-8 seconds and onshore wind mean it’s just a mess. On Monday 17th, the swell jumps to 6ft, but with a strong onshore wind and 7-second period, it’s ugly. This stretch is more for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Tuesday 18th morning offers a brief reprieve. A 5ft south-east swell, 7-second period, but with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (283). It’s a bit of a lumpy, short-period swell, but the clean wind makes it surfable for the brave.

We then hit another rough patch through Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st. Swell drops to 3ft-4ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and it’s mixed with rain. Not worth it.

Saturday 22nd morning is a special moment. It’s glassy. The wind is from the north-northwest at just 3 mph, and it’s labeled “glassy.” The swell is a small 4ft from the east with an 8-second period. It’s not big, but if you’ve got a longboard, this is likely the cleanest, most fun session of the whole run. The energy is weak (187), but the conditions are perfect.

Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th mornings also look clean. Sunday morning has a 4ft east swell with a cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. Monday morning is similar with a 3ft east swell and a 9-second period, also clean. The combined energy for Monday afternoon spikes to 621, which is moderate to strong, but the swell is still manageable at 4ft.

The best of the lot, though, is Wednesday 26th morning. It’s a clean 4ft swell from the north-east, with a cross-offshore wind. The period is short at 6 seconds, but it’s clean. The afternoon shows a bigger 6ft north-northeast swell, also clean, but that’s pushing into bigger territory for the less experienced.

Standout: If I had to pick one, it’s Saturday 22nd morning. The glassy conditions are too rare to pass up, even if the swell is small. For a little more size and clean conditions, Wednesday 26th morning is a solid bet.

Stay sharp, and remember, forecasts can change. Rusty out.

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