
Surf Forecasts:
Lokaro Island surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lokaro Island this week:
The surf forecast for Lokaro Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lokaro Island in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lokaro Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
180 | 154 | 98 | 93 | 62 | 292 | 239 | 187 | 156 | 160 | 121 | 147 | 176 | 161 | 133 | 98 | 63 | 151 | 164 | 239 | 1392 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:06AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.17m | 11:23AM0.19m | 5:41PM0.19m | 11:00AM0.17m | 6:07PM0.23m | 7:21AM0.19m | 6:31PM0.26m | 7:24AM0.22m | 6:55PM0.29m | 7:41AM0.26m | 7:18PM0.31m | 8:00AM0.29m | 7:42PM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.09m | 2:36PM0.18m | 2:24AM0.10m | 12:34PM0.17m | 1:43AM0.09m | 12:29PM0.14m | 1:30AM0.06m | 12:52PM0.11m | 1:35AM0.03m | 1:18PM0.09m | 1:49AM0.01m | 1:46PM0.07m | 2:09AM-0.01m | |||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 |
180 | 154 | 98 | 93 | 62 | 292 | 239 | 187 | 156 | 243 | 121 | 224 | 127 | 158 | 133 | 98 | 63 | 217 | 59 | 86 | 1392 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 19 | SSW 17 | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | ENE 8 |
7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 57 | — | — | 25 | 35 | 160 | — | 147 | 176 | 161 | 102 | 96 | 12 | 151 | 164 | 29 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 20 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 |
— | 6 | 5 | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 23 | — | — | 21 | 64 | 48 | 22 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — |
312 | 516 | 314 | 226 | 421 | 410 | 299 | 427 | 365 | 371 | 323 | 317 | — | 206 | 299 | 287 | 479 | — | 22 | 239 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 936 | 375 | 375 | 936 | 396 | 938 | 936 | 14 | 5 | 936 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 936 | 0 | 936 | 936 | 936 |
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Information about the Lokaro Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lokaro Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lokaro Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lokaro Island 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 (Lokaro Island) 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 Lokaro Island 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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