Surf Forecasts:
Lights Beach surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lights Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Lights Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lights Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lights Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 777 | 799 | 651 | 424 | 479 | 951 | 1664 | 7544 | 9597 | 2264 | 3380 | 4557 | 6243 | 4671 | 3765 | 2704 | 2594 | 3099 | 2681 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 00:11AM0.67m | 00:34AM0.65m | 1:02AM0.61m | 1:53AM0.56m | 6:58AM0.58m | 7:47AM0.62m | 8:20AM0.66m | 11:05PM0.40m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.11m | 4:09PM0.09m | 4:15PM0.09m | 3:30AM0.56m | 4:18PM0.09m | 4:20PM0.09m | 4:21PM0.10m | 2:04AM0.37m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 6:01 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 29 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 7 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 777 | 799 | 651 | 424 | 479 | 951 | 1664 | 15 | 461 | 837 | 3380 | 4557 | 6243 | 4671 | 3765 | 2704 | 2594 | 3099 | 2681 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 12 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | S 15 | SSW 14 | E 5 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | E 6 |
| kJ | 155 | 151 | 115 | 34 | 465 | 298 | 51 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | 209 | 1937 | 2 | 603 | 410 | 295 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 7 | E 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 219 | 38 | 84 | 314 | 39 | 51 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | 43 | — | — | 293 | 7544 | 9597 | 2264 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 548 | 1674 | 150 | 230 | 230 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 4 | 4 | 230 | 33 |
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Information about the Lights Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lights Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lights Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lights Beach 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 (Lights Beach) 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 Lights Beach 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.
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