Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, W swell with 501 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for Luz. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. This place is a point break, set up for a SSE swell, but the next 16 days are a real desert for decent waves. We got a long gap of pretty much nothing to ride.
For Monday the 24th, there’s some waist-to-chest high swell coming in at 6ft from the west, but the wind is a messy cross-shore and the water is sitting at 67°, which feels *much colder* than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 543, but the conditions are described as poor surf. This ain’t the day.
Then from Tuesday the 25th all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s flat. Flickers of tiny ankle-snappers, but nothing with any push. The wind is often offshore and clean, and we even get some glassy moments on the morning of the 25th and again on the 4th of September, but with swell heights barely hitting 0.3ft – 2ft and periods all over the shop, it’s a total non-starter.
We finally see a pulse of energy building on the 8th of September. Tuesday morning brings in 4ft from the southeast with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits moderate at 181, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the SW, chopping it up. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings offshore from the NW, cleaning it up. This is the only real window in the whole outlook. The swell is still short-period, so it won’t have the power of a groundswell, but if you’re desperate, the Tuesday afternoon of the 8th of September is the one to eye. It’s still a long way out, though, so don’t bank on it.
Honestly, for a spot that’s inconsistent, this blank run is a bit of a shocker. If you’re a kiter, those offshore winds on the 28th of August and a few other days would be mint, but for a surfer? It’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about until that second week of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 537 | 501 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 16 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:07PM2.84m | 1:36AM2.76m | 1:48PM3.02m | 2:11AM2.93m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM1.22m | 7:36AM1.24m | 8:05PM1.06m | 8:10AM1.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 537 | 501 | 309 | 173 | 117 | 66 | 30 | 2 | 172 | 250 | 2 | 353 | 734 | 890 | 664 | 341 | 70 | 157 | 75 | 16 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | W 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | NW 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — | 270 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 203 | 260 | — | 61 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 532 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 14 | 365 | 853 | 0 | 612 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 45 | 45 | 301 | 46 | 78 | 438 | 78 |
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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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