Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the outlook for Luz is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely any swell to speak of. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Thursday, the 3rd of September, and even then it’s a tiny 1ft from the ESE with a short 6-second period. That’s not going to get the heart rate up. The waves are just too small and weak to do anything with for the entire first week. The combined swell energy is pitiful, barely cracking 20 or 30 (it’s 23 on Thursday morning, 27 on Thursday afternoon), so you’re looking at barely a ripple.
The water temperature is a notable one here – it’s sitting at 66°, which is a significant 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a real shock to the system; you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re even thinking of getting in.
We’ve got a good stretch of totally flat surf from the 7th of September right through until the 13th. The forecast shows zeros for wave height and energy for those days, so don’t bother checking the buoys. The wind is offshore or glassy at times, but with no swell, it’s just a pretty-looking lake.
The outlook picks up a little towards the end of the window. On Thursday, the 10th of September, we see a tiny 1.0ft swell from the W with a 11-second period, and the combined energy is a meager 22. The wind is moderate offshore from the NW in the morning, which would be clean, but the size is just not there. The best chance you’ve got in this whole 16 days is probably the morning of Friday, the 11th of September. The waves are still only 1.0ft, but the period is 10 seconds from the W, and we’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the NNW (12 mph). That’s a clean, fun-sized wave for a log or a mid-length, but it’s not going to be breaking with any power. Luz is a point break, and it’s inconsistent, so you’d have to be patient and have low expectations.
This is a classic blank run for the area. It happens. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but right now, the message is clear: save your energy and wait for the next one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
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 kJ | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 40 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:43PM3.27m | 6:05AM3.12m | 6:27PM3.08m | 6:52AM2.98m | 7:21PM2.86m | 7:53AM2.82m | 8:36PM2.66m | 9:16AM2.72m | 10:15PM2.59m | 10:52AM2.78m | 11:47PM2.71m | 12:10PM2.98m | 00:53AM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.80m | 11:48PM0.85m | 12:06PM0.94m | 00:31AM1.03m | 12:57PM1.12m | 1:25AM1.24m | 2:07PM1.29m | 2:42AM1.42m | 3:47PM1.36m | 4:25AM1.46m | 5:28PM1.25m | 5:54AM1.32m | 6:40PM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | ESE 6 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 147 | 8 | 208 | 145 | 93 | 69 | 52 | 27 | 48 | 57 | 40 | 15 | 83 | 103 | 115 | 115 | 145 | 162 | 102 | 227 | 226 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 6 | NW 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 10 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 45 | 32 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 50 | 75 | 30 | 28 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | SW 14 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | NW 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 26 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 257 | 364 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 233 | 91 | 89 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 46 | 0 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 24 | 14 | 45 | 0 | 184 | 0 |
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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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