Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 0.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's in store, in feet and Fahrenheit.
It's a rough patch for Luz (point), no two ways about it. We're staring at a long, dry stretch with pretty much nothing worth paddling for until the end of the month. There's a blank run of a week or more, with tiny, weak waves and poor conditions dominating.
The only flicker of life comes on the morning of Thursday, August 27th. We’ve got a clean sky and a light offshore wind, and the swell climbs to 4ft from the ESE, with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate at 154. It's surfable, but just barely. The short period means the waves will be soft and lack power. It’s not a classic session by any stretch, just the first real chance to get wet.
The morning of Friday, August 28th is a similar story with clean conditions and offshore wind, but the swell has already dropped back to 3ft. It's a tiny window before it goes flat again.
The water temp is a talking point. At 67°F, it's over 4° colder than what's normal for this time of year. That's a big anomaly, so don't be fooled by the August sun – the water is gonna be chilly, and you'll want a thicker suit.
Don't pin your hopes on any single day here. It's a waiting game. Forecasts can always shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | W 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:41PM3.41m | 6:03AM3.13m | 6:20PM3.19m | 6:42AM2.97m | 7:02PM2.94m | 7:26AM2.79m | 7:50PM2.69m | 8:20AM2.63m | 8:55PM2.49m | 9:33AM2.53m | 10:24PM2.40m | 11:02AM2.54m | 11:52PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:23AM0.78m | 11:52PM0.81m | 12:01PM0.94m | 00:28AM1.02m | 12:42PM1.14m | 1:07AM1.24m | 1:29PM1.34m | 1:54AM1.44m | 2:33PM1.52m | 3:01AM1.60m | 4:07PM1.61m | 4:37AM1.66m | 5:43PM1.54m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | W 11 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 229 | 153 | 90 | 65 | 69 | 53 | 51 | 54 | 35 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 35 | 53 | 28 | 153 | 7 | 10 | 128 | 33 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | W 8 | — | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | NW 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 98 | 289 | 191 | 227 | — | 204 | 125 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 615 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 742 | 45 | 78 | 744 | 93 |
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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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