Lighthouse Reef surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Reef over the next 16 days.
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