Surf Forecasts:
Lunada Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lunada Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Lunada Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lunada Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lunada Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright crew, it's Rusty here. We've got a 16-day look at Lunada Bay, and I've got to be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow burn. The first week and a half is pretty flat, with precious little to get excited about. We're looking at a long gap of small, poor surf from the start until the end of the first week. The wave energy is weak, rarely getting above moderate, and the swell is mostly from the SSW, which isn't ideal for this spot. The water temperature is sitting at a notably warm 70°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday, August 28th in the morning. Lunada Bay sees a long-period SSW groundswell of 2ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds. The real kicker is the clean, cross-offshore wind from the SE, which will keep the surface smooth. The combined energy is moderate to strong. It's not huge, but that long period will bring some nice, lined-up waves for a reef break like this. The crowds are often present here, so expect company.
Saturday, August 29th morning shapes up as the true standout. The swell ticks up a touch to 3ft from the SSW, still with a very long 17-second period. The conditions are pristine again, with a light SSE cross-offshore breeze making the surface glassy. The energy is strong, and you can feel the potential for some proper shaped waves. This is your best bet for a clean, connected ride. It's still small in size, but the quality should be there for the advanced crew.
Wednesday, September 3rd morning, we get a pulse of short-period west swell, 4ft, but the period is a weak 7 seconds. The winds are clean from the SE, which is a plus, but that short-period, windswell energy won't have the same punch or shape as the groundswell from the week before. It's a fallback option.
All in all, it's a lean period, but the two mornings – August 28th and especially August 29th – are the sessions to circle. The long-period groundswell and clean winds should make the long wait worthwhile.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Sun morning). 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 118 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 120 | 127 | 112 | 112 | 111 | 100 | 135 | 132 | 91 | 132 | 85 | 164 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:56PM1.81m | 8:34AM1.36m | 5:13PM1.84m | 8:37AM1.43m | 6:14PM1.92m | 8:51AM1.49m | 7:01PM2.01m | 9:07AM1.54m | 7:41PM2.10m | 9:25AM1.60m | 8:16PM2.17m | 9:44AM1.66m | 8:51PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM0.64m | 10:12AM1.35m | 1:17AM0.53m | 12:01PM1.32m | 1:55AM0.42m | 12:56PM1.25m | 2:26AM0.34m | 1:36PM1.16m | 2:54AM0.28m | 2:11PM1.06m | 3:20AM0.24m | 2:46PM0.96m | 3:44AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | W 7 | S 13 | W 6 |
| kJ | 24 | 120 | 115 | 9 | 68 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 48 | 32 | 57 | 32 | 42 | 100 | 135 | 132 | 91 | 78 | 85 | 165 | 97 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 118 | 9 | 15 | 69 | 49 | 68 | 42 | 42 | 120 | 58 | 112 | 103 | 106 | 29 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 89 | 146 | 164 | 188 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 10 | W 18 | W 17 | S 16 | S 12 | W 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 56 | 14 | 3 | 50 | 21 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 58 | 127 | 20 | 112 | 111 | 37 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 43 | 67 | 15 | 136 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 21 | 74 | — | 39 | 73 | 78 | 78 | 132 | — | 59 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 63 | 41 | 1 | 148 | 117 | 0 | 63 | 117 | 4 | 73 | 165 | 10 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lunada Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lunada Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lunada Bay 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 (Lunada Bay) 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).
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