Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with 798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 1.6m 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cooking for our local spot at Luz. I gotta be straight with you – the 16-day window is looking pretty grim for any proper paddle surfing. We're in for a long, dry spell.
The whole forecast period is a real bust. From now, right through to the end of the 16 days, it's a big fat zero when it comes to rideable surf. We're talking a solid stretch of nothingness. There's one little spike of energy on Sunday the 23rd and into Monday the 24th of August, with a 6ft to 7ft west swell rolling in, and the combined energy hits a moderate 778 to 553. But don't get excited – that's a short-period, wind-affected mess. The wind is onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy and ugly. The surf quality is just poor, with a cross-chop on it. That's more of a kite-surfing setup than anything else.
Looking further out, there's a lot of clean, glassy mornings and offshore winds, especially from the 29th of August onwards. The wind looks perfect, but there's just no swell to go with it. We're talking about waves that are 0.3ft at best, with minimal energy. You'll see a long-period pulse of 18 seconds on the 31st of August, but again, it's only 0.3ft. That's a whisper, not a wave.
So, plain and simple, there are no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing changing. It's a tough run for Luz, a point break that's already inconsistent. A blank run like this is more normal for the area when the swell windows don't line up. Keep your board in the car, but don't hold your breath. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 764 | 652 | 623 | 550 | 287 | 3 | 60 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:02AM2.54m | 11:52PM2.45m | 12:15PM2.67m | 00:52AM2.59m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM1.54m | 6:00AM1.57m | 6:46PM1.39m | 6:55AM1.42m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 10 | W 16 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | — | NW 11 |
| kJ | 100 | 64 | 132 | 872 | 764 | 652 | 623 | 550 | 287 | 143 | 60 | 33 | 20 | 6 | 91 | 165 | 179 | 192 | 398 | — | 293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 62 | 8 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 14 | WNW 8 | — | SW 13 | N 8 | S 13 | N 8 | — | — | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 24 | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NW 11 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 38 | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 85 | 3 | 1 | 651 | 184 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 532 | 19 | 79 | 433 | 79 | 387 | 617 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 24 | 79 | 626 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 184 |
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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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