Surf Forecasts:
Lucien surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,023 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lucien in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lucien over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | E 7 | SSW 16 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 92 | 80 | 165 | 130 | 107 | 113 | 97 | 196 | 207 | 189 | 102 | 48 | 188 | 388 | 139 | 197 | 1023 | 445 | 400 | 778 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.28m | 2:00AM1.33m | 2:20PM1.46m | 2:27AM1.47m | 2:45PM1.62m | 2:54AM1.60m | 3:11PM1.75m | 3:22AM1.69m | 3:37PM1.85m | 3:50AM1.75m | 4:05PM1.91m | 4:19AM1.76m | 4:35PM1.90m | 4:49AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.51m | 8:06AM0.37m | 8:25PM0.35m | 8:31AM0.23m | 8:52PM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | S 8 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 113 | 92 | 61 | 50 | 130 | 107 | 113 | 97 | 79 | 207 | 60 | 72 | 48 | 56 | 388 | 107 | 197 | 42 | 18 | 400 | 778 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | E 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | S 11 | — | S 15 | ENE 7 | S 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 12 | 73 | 91 | 127 | 98 | 49 | 49 | 196 | 61 | 189 | 48 | 34 | 50 | 37 | 139 | 57 | — | 17 | 17 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSW 13 | — | — | S 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 77 | 85 | 39 | 44 | 84 | 56 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 102 | 35 | 188 | 9 | 57 | 68 | — | — | 31 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 80 | 165 | — | 11 | 58 | — | — | 29 | 77 | 10 | 17 | — | — | — | 10 | 1023 | 445 | — | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 51 | 0 | 136 | 49 | 51 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 8 | 65 | 256 | 587 | 49 | 49 | 304 | 73 |
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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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