Lightning Bolt surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lightning Bolt this week:
The surf forecast for Lightning Bolt over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lightning Bolt in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lightning Bolt over the next 16 days.
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