Lighthouse (Spot C) surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 946 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse (Spot C) this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse (Spot C) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse (Spot C) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse (Spot C) over the next 16 days.
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