
Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
487 | 384 | 337 | 253 | 167 | 173 | 167 | 302 | 387 | 961 | 1276 | 822 | 666 | 851 | 1527 | 1241 | 1291 | 3552 | 3814 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:15PM1.52m | 10:56AM1.33m | 11:03PM1.46m | 11:52AM1.27m | 11:57PM1.41m | 12:54PM1.24m | 00:56AM1.39m | 1:55PM1.25m | 1:56AM1.40m | 2:52PM1.29m | 2:52AM1.43m | 3:40PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:45AM0.45m | 4:48PM0.61m | 5:38AM0.50m | 5:40PM0.67m | 6:37AM0.53m | 6:40PM0.70m | 7:37AM0.54m | 7:42PM0.70m | 8:34AM0.52m | 8:41PM0.67m | 9:24AM0.48m | 9:34PM0.61m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | ESE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
487 | 132 | 337 | 70 | 167 | 173 | 167 | 302 | 387 | 961 | 1276 | 822 | 605 | 851 | 1527 | 1241 | 1291 | 3552 | 3814 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 20 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
98 | 384 | 104 | 253 | 43 | 43 | 63 | 130 | 90 | 173 | 85 | 436 | 666 | 379 | 85 | 66 | 609 | 58 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 20 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | NE 11 | SE 11 | — | — |
— | 80 | 7 | 147 | 142 | 109 | 66 | 37 | 25 | 373 | 64 | 129 | 113 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 60 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 11 |
189 | — | 102 | — | — | — | 6 | 69 | 92 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | — | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 125 | 136 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 1073 | 1073 | 800 | 728 | 1073 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 727 | 55 | 0 | 727 | 136 |
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Information about the Lighthouse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse 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) 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 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Kadavu Passage? If you are looking for accommodation near Lighthouse, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kadavu Passage, consider staying in Suva which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Kadavu Passage where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Levuka which is 66 km (41 miles) away and Savusavu, 70 km (43 miles) away.










