Surf Forecasts:
Lourdata or Lourdas Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, WNW swell with 15 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lourdata or Lourdas Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lourdata or Lourdas Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lourdata or Lourdas Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Lourdas Beach (Kefalonia).
We’re looking at the next 16 days, and to be honest, it’s a tough run for surf. The swell is tiny the whole way through. There is a big gap with very little to get excited about. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the tail end of the period.
The water temp is sitting at a warm 81.7°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.
The real story is how small it is. For the entire first week and into the second, we’re looking at knee-high slop at best. Most days show swell heights of 0.7ft to 1.3ft. The combined wave energy is in the single digits (like 6 or 7) for most of that time, which is about as weak as it gets. Winds do go glassy or clean during some mornings, like Thursday 20th August morning with a glassy NNE breeze at 3 mph, but with a 0.7ft, 5-second swell from the WSW, there’s just no power behind it. The optimum swell direction is SW for this exposed beach, and while we get some westerly pulses, the size is laughable.
We finally see a slight pulse showing up on Saturday 29th August afternoon with a 2ft swell from the west, period of 6 seconds, and combined energy jumping to 24. The wind goes onshore from the SW at 6 mph though. Not great. The next day, Sunday 30th August morning, is probably the best we get: 2.3ft from the NW with a 5-second period, combined energy of 27, and glassy conditions from a NNW breeze at 3 mph. That’s the standout window, but it’s still a small, weak wave. That’s not for beginners, it's just small and clean. The period is short (5 seconds), so it’ll be a bit lumpy and lack power.
After that, it drops right back down to knee-high drivel.
Friday 4th September morning shows a little more promise, with 1.3ft from the NW at a slightly better 6-second period and a combined energy of 18. Winds are light WNW at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. But it’s still tiny.
So, the call here: There is no real standout session. If you have to get wet, the Sunday 30th August morning with glassy conditions is your best bet at Lourdas Beach, but keep expectations on the floor. This break is inconsistent, and this forecast shows exactly why. It’s a long, flat summer pattern.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — |
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 kJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:52AM0.11m | 10:44PM0.07m | 12:15PM0.11m | 2:41AM0.08m | 1:49PM0.12m | 3:07AM0.09m | 2:32PM0.13m | 3:27AM0.10m | 3:07PM0.14m | 3:49AM0.11m | 3:36PM0.15m | 4:13AM0.12m | 4:04PM0.16m | 4:37AM0.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:17PM0.07m | 8:28PM0.06m | 7:00AM0.07m | 8:57PM0.04m | 8:12AM0.06m | 9:23PM0.03m | 8:49AM0.05m | 9:47PM0.02m | 9:22AM0.04m | 10:10PM0.01m | 9:52AM0.03m | 10:33PM0.00m | |||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | NW 5 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 15 | 4 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1055 | 2009 | 803 | 1026 | 846 | 950 | 813 | 1197 | 1016 | 1067 | 2152 | 179 | 2031 | 2070 | 179 | 1541 | 1953 | 1948 | 1949 | 1955 | 1551 |
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