Lightning Bolt surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, E swell with 3,025 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lightning Bolt in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lightning Bolt over the next 16 days.
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