Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a pretty quiet outlook. The whole 16-day window is basically a bust for proper surfing. There’s a solid run of days with next to nothing – from the start right through until the middle of the second week, the swell is tiny or non-existent. The combined wave energy never gets above 59 (59) and most days it’s a single-digit number, which is about as weak as it gets. The standout, if you can call it that, is a tiny window very late in the forecast.
The only spot in the game is Luz, a point break that’s inconsistent and takes a southerly swell. There’s a tiny pulse of energy coming in on the morning of Wednesday, 12th August. A 1 ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. Nothing to write home about. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The wind that morning is offshore from the northwest, blowing at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a paltry 17 (17), so it’s weak, weak, weak. There’s a chance of a few little crumbly waves at the point, but it’s really only going to be interesting for a longboard or a foiler. Because the swell is so small and the period is moderate, it won’t have much push. The break is a point, so it might offer a longer ride than the beach if the sand is right, but with energy this low, it’s a real gamble.
Don’t get your hopes up for anything else. Tuesday the 30th of July to Wednesday the 12th of August is a flat spell. The wind is often offshore, which is frustrating – good conditions, no waves. Thursday the 12th of August is the only day that even registers a flicker. For the rest of the run, the swells are all under 0.5 ft, with periods of 5 to 7 seconds – that’s just wind chop, not surf.
If you’re desperate, you might paddle out at Luz on the morning of the 12th for a few knee-high bumps. But honestly, mate, this is a time to check the forecasts again in a week. It’s a proper drought.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | NW 9 | ESE 6 | W 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NW 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | W 10 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 40 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:47PM3.16m | 3:09AM2.99m | 3:21PM3.26m | 3:42AM3.07m | 3:54PM3.33m | 4:14AM3.12m | 4:27PM3.36m | 4:46AM3.14m | 4:59PM3.36m | 5:19AM3.12m | 5:33PM3.31m | 5:55AM3.08m | 6:10PM3.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM1.13m | 9:01PM0.99m | 9:05AM1.02m | 9:33PM0.90m | 9:36AM0.94m | 10:04PM0.84m | 10:08AM0.89m | 10:35PM0.82m | 10:40AM0.87m | 11:07PM0.82m | 11:13AM0.89m | 11:41PM0.86m | 11:49AM0.95m | 00:19AM0.94m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 | ESE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 59 | 40 | 21 | 74 | 29 | 46 | 18 | 36 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 33 | 36 | 46 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | NW 10 | ESE 5 | — | NW 9 | W 12 | ESE 5 | WNW 9 | ESE 5 | NW 9 | SE 5 | NW 8 | — | — | S 13 | N 7 |
| kJ | 90 | 71 | 49 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 2 | — | 19 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 8 | ESE 6 | NW 8 | N 8 | ESE 6 | W 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NW 10 | — | N 8 | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 16 | 34 | 12 | 29 | — | 37 | 56 | 78 | 20 | 43 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 339 | 24 | 24 | 656 | 78 | 97 | 757 | 46 | 18 | 641 | 46 | 45 | 642 | 93 | 46 | 611 | 177 | 185 | 361 | 187 |
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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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