Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:
The surf forecast for Luz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat and listen up. I’m lookin’ at the charts for our patch, and honestly, it’s a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but the surf is gonna be mostly a ghost town. There’s a real long stretch from the start all the way through where there’s just nothing worth paddling for. We’re talking days and days of flat or near-flat conditions, with the odd tiny ripple that won’t get you out of first gear.
The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sittin’ around 68°F, so you’ll want a thicker suit if you’re even thinkin’ about a paddle.
The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Thursday, the 5th of September. Early that morning, we might see a small bump of 2ft from the ESE, but it’s coming in with a short period and cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is weak (35), and the quality is poor. It’s not gonna be a pretty picture.
Even then, the following days are just tiny, weak pulses with no real swell to speak of. The only spot we’ve got on the cards is Luz, a point break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, but with the direction we’re seeing, it’s just not gonna fire. The optimum swell direction is SSE, and we’re mostly getting scraps from the ESE and SE.
There’s a little window on the 9th and 10th of September where the wind goes offshore in the mornings, but the swell is still tiny (1ft to 2ft) with very weak energy. It’s clean, but you’d be fighting for a knee-high wave with a short period. For the more experienced crew, it’s a bit of a tease. For the beginners, it’s just not there.
Honestly, the standout in this whole period is... well, there isn’t one. The best you could hope for is a glassy morning on the 6th of September, but even then the swell is only 0.7ft and the energy is a measly 6. That’s more of a paddleboard session than a surf.
Bottom line: for the next 16 days, Luz is looking like a kite surfer’s playground more than a surfer’s paradise. The wind will be strong and offshore on many afternoons, but the waves just won’t be there to match. If you’re desperate, the cleanest but smallest windows are the mornings of the 9th and 10th of September, with gentle offshore winds. But don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 11 | W 7 | W 8 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | E 5 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 6 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 2 | 134 | 245 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:23PM3.19m | 2:44AM3.08m | 2:56PM3.33m | 3:15AM3.19m | 3:27PM3.43m | 3:46AM3.27m | 3:59PM3.48m | 4:17AM3.31m | 4:31PM3.47m | 4:50AM3.30m | 5:06PM3.40m | 5:25AM3.23m | 5:43PM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.91m | 8:41AM0.92m | 9:06PM0.79m | 9:12AM0.80m | 9:36PM0.70m | 9:42AM0.72m | 10:06PM0.66m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:37PM0.66m | 10:47AM0.72m | 11:11PM0.73m | 11:24AM0.80m | 11:48PM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 13 | W 12 | NW 6 | S 16 | NW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 29 | 2 | 134 | 2 | 2 | 338 | 491 | 604 | 549 | 334 | 114 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 11 | 42 | 5 | 76 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 10 | S 11 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 68 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | NW 9 | S 11 | — | S 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 41 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | W 6 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 10 | — | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 83 | — | 245 | 324 | — | — | 3 | 936 | — | 51 | 187 | 33 | 107 | 296 | 77 | 235 | 311 | 332 | 318 | 333 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 365 | 695 | 0 | 399 | 615 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 177 | 45 | 615 | 45 | 78 | 255 | 78 | 78 | 742 | 184 | 45 | 302 | 45 |
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The above surf forecast table for Luz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Luz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Luz 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 (Luz) 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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