Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 10s period, W swell with 7 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to speak of.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. But that’s where the good news ends.
The entire 16-day window is a flat spell. There are no standouts, no hidden gems, no sneaky little pulses. From now through to the 3rd of August, it’s all tiny 0.3 ft to 1 ft slop at best, with combined swell energy barely breaking double digits (max 26). The wave comment for every single record is "poor surf conditions". Honestly, it’s a desert out there.
On the 28th of July, Tuesday morning, we get a glassy, calm window with the wind dropping to zero, but the swell is still a pathetic 0.3 ft (4 energy). It’s pretty, but unsurfable.
The only real change comes on the 29th and 30th of July, when the wind swings around to a fresh cross-onshore from the ESE, kicking up a bit of bump and chop. The swell gets a fraction more energetic, but it’s short-period junk (5-6 seconds). For a point break like Luz, which is inconsistent and only works on an optimum SSE direction, this west and south-east dribble isn't going to do a thing.
For a spot that’s fairly exposed but needs a specific direction, we’re just not getting it. This blank run is a bit of a normal reality for this area when the swell window doesn't line up. Don't burn the petrol; give it a week and check back. Forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing getting wet is the sand.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 9 | NW 5 | W 13 | S 16 | S 16 | W 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:00PM3.22m | 7:30AM2.90m | 7:49PM3.01m | 8:22AM2.77m | 8:44PM2.80m | 9:21AM2.67m | 9:50PM2.64m | 10:29AM2.63m | 11:03PM2.56m | 11:39AM2.67m | 00:13AM2.58m | 12:39PM2.77m | 1:10AM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM1.02m | 1:18AM1.02m | 1:29PM1.19m | 2:08AM1.20m | 2:25PM1.35m | 3:04AM1.37m | 3:34PM1.47m | 4:10AM1.47m | 4:53PM1.51m | 5:20AM1.50m | 6:06PM1.45m | 6:22AM1.45m | 7:04PM1.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 26 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 18 | NW 9 | W 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 26 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 45 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 38 | 35 | 43 | 77 | 47 | 76 | 103 | 66 | 128 | 194 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 361 | 731 | 361 | 188 | 615 | 78 | 78 | 660 | 78 | 56 | 184 | 93 | 56 | 379 | 93 | 226 | 912 | 385 | 278 | 912 | 660 |
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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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