Luz Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.09° N 8.73° W

Luz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Luz sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.3° 

Luz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Luz surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, W swell with 32 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Luz this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, I've got to be straight with you – it's a quiet period for this area. There are no real standout sessions on the cards. The swell is tiny and inconsistent across the board, so we're looking at a long, flat run of poor surf conditions. The first bit of any real recommendation comes up on the 25th of August, and even then, it's marginal.

Let's start with Luz. This is a point break, set up for some SSE swell, but we just aren't getting it. For most of the first week and into the second, the combined wave energy is barely registering – mostly single-digit values, the highest I see is a meager 24 on the morning of the 18th. That's weak energy at best. The swell heights are stuck between 0.1m and 0.6m, with short periods very often, meaning no power or shape. Don't even bother paddling out; you'll just be bobbing around.

The water temp around here is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We do get a little flicker of hope right at the end of the window. On Saturday the 30th of August in the morning, the wind goes gentle offshore from the NNW, and we see a little 0.1m swell from the S with a very long period of 17 seconds. This is a long-period groundswell (combined energy of 12). Now, a 17-second period carries real energy, but it's only 0.1m – that's flat, no matter how you cut it. At a point break like Luz, that long-period swell might just wrap in and give you a tiny, clean, glassy knee-high wave. It'll be a challenge, but for a surf-starved local, it might be the cleanest water you'll see all week. The crowds are sometimes, so you might have it to yourself.

Overall, the first surfable-looking window is on the 25th of August, with glassy conditions in the morning but still tiny 0.3m swell from the ESE. It’s a long flat spell until then. The 30th of August morning is the only one I'd even sniff at if you're desperate for a clean paddle.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.7
W
6
0.1
S
15
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
2
1
24
22
0
2
7
7
12
19
30
8
7
7
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
10
ESE
15
SE
10
NNE
15
SE
15
SSW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
5
W
10
ESE
15
WSW
15
NNW
15
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:46AM3.36m
5:02PM3.59m
5:25AM3.27m
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
Low Tide
10:45AM0.66m
11:15PM0.64m
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
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:25
8:23
8:22
8:22
8:21
8:19
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Temp °C
24
24
20
23
24
24
24
24
22
24
24
21
24
24
21
24
24
20
23
23
19
Feels °C
22
21
18
23
25
24
25
24
23
23
23
23
25
25
23
25
24
19
21
20
16
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Information about the Luz Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Luz may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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