Surf Forecasts:
Lucien surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, E swell with 1,030 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with S 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 (Nov 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lucien over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 6 | E 8 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 196 | 148 | 115 | 206 | 69 | 147 | 720 | 299 | 232 | 639 | 321 | 202 | 202 | 343 | 416 | 216 | 217 | 207 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:20AM1.46m | 5:27PM1.46m | 5:52AM1.38m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:30AM1.28m | 6:35PM1.25m | 7:21AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.15m | 8:41AM1.14m | 8:57PM1.07m | 10:26AM1.17m | 10:53PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.22m | 11:20AM0.33m | 11:40PM0.31m | 11:53AM0.44m | 00:15AM0.40m | 12:32PM0.55m | 00:58AM0.50m | 1:26PM0.66m | 1:58AM0.58m | 2:55PM0.73m | 3:28AM0.63m | 4:50PM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | 6:29 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | S 6 | S 9 | S 15 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 196 | 148 | 115 | 71 | 66 | 108 | 720 | 299 | 114 | 502 | 321 | 202 | 202 | 149 | 303 | 216 | 217 | 207 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | S 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 9 | 3 | 31 | 69 | 50 | 66 | 32 | 222 | 76 | 106 | 98 | 125 | 56 | 124 | 84 | 110 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 11 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 2 | — | — | 20 | 147 | — | — | — | 51 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 71 | 75 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | SW 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 13 | 206 | — | — | — | 49 | 232 | 639 | — | — | 12 | 343 | 416 | — | — | — | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 100 | 772 | 117 | 0 | 1744 | 72 | 456 | 100 | 72 | 100 | 254 | 117 | 304 | 2684 | 0 | 100 | 1166 | 100 |
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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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