Surf Forecasts:
Lucien surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lucien this week:
The surf forecast for Lucien over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lucien over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 326 | 238 | 268 | 96 | 186 | 250 | 97 | 913 | 329 | 401 | 415 | 434 | 434 | 371 | 254 | 293 | 412 | 585 | 389 | 723 | 929 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:11PM1.75m | 3:22AM1.69m | 3:37PM1.85m | 3:50AM1.75m | 4:05PM1.91m | 4:19AM1.76m | 4:35PM1.90m | 4:49AM1.73m | 5:05PM1.84m | 5:20AM1.66m | 5:38PM1.72m | 5:54AM1.53m | 6:14PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM0.10m | 9:18PM0.09m | 9:24AM0.01m | 9:46PM-0.00m | 9:51AM-0.05m | 10:15PM-0.04m | 10:20AM-0.06m | 10:45PM-0.03m | 10:51AM-0.02m | 11:16PM0.04m | 11:23AM0.07m | 11:49PM0.15m | 11:58AM0.21m | 00:27AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 326 | 238 | 158 | 96 | 68 | 250 | 97 | 30 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 434 | 434 | 371 | 254 | 293 | 412 | 585 | 359 | 215 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 5 | S 10 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 45 | 45 | 107 | 14 | 100 | 5 | — | — | 16 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | SW 14 | S 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | ENE 9 | SW 13 | E 8 | — | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 33 | 26 | 24 | 34 | 186 | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 29 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 5 | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 110 | 268 | 34 | — | 215 | 237 | 913 | 329 | 401 | 415 | — | — | — | 5 | 43 | 117 | 172 | 389 | 723 | 929 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 100 | 0 | 101 | 27 | 65 | 313 | 766 | 332 | 49 | 101 | 0 | 8 | 51 | 72 | 100 | 100 | 209 | 645 | 645 | 456 |
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Information about the Lucien Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lucien provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lucien can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lucien 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 (Lucien) 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 Lucien 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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