Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SE 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Luz in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Luz.
The first week and a half are a long, flat haul. There’s nearly a 10-day stretch where there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for, so don’t rush to wax up.
The first hint of life shows up on Saturday, September 19th. The morning has a tiny 1-ft swell from the ESE (23 energy), but the afternoon picks up to a glassy 3-ft, 7-second swell from the SE (85 energy). It’s rideable but pretty ordinary – a quick session if you’re desperate, but nothing to write home about.
From Sunday the 20th through Friday the 25th, it’s rough. Swell sizes range from 4 to 6 ft, but with cross and cross-onshore winds turning the face into a chop-fest. The periods are short, around 6 to 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate (some readings over 400). With the messy conditions and beach-break tendencies, this setup is honestly better for kite-surfing than for a clean paddle.
Here’s the standout: Saturday, September 26th, morning. The wind goes glassy from the NNW, and Luz gets a clean 5-ft swell from the ESE (297 energy) with a 7-second period. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the morning to aim for – clean, shoulder-to-head-high waves on a point break. Crowds are possible, but it’s worth it.
Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th stay rideable, with 4 to 5-ft swells and cleaner offshore or cross-off winds, but the quality slips back to just okay.
After that, it fades fast. Tuesday the 29th and the following days drop to under 1 ft, with almost no energy. The water temp is about 69°F, which is a degree colder than average for this time of year – so grab a spring suit.
Bottom line: the one real highlight is Saturday the 26th morning. Glassy, solid waist-to-chest high, and clean. The rest is either flat, blown out, or mediocre. Don’t plan a trip around anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | NW 9 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 261 | 444 | 285 | 688 | 348 | 187 | 193 | 203 | 69 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:19PM2.84m | 6:37AM2.82m | 7:04PM2.60m | 7:26AM2.63m | 8:06PM2.40m | 8:39AM2.49m | 9:43PM2.31m | 10:19AM2.47m | 11:21PM2.38m | 11:41AM2.60m | 00:22AM2.56m | 12:35PM2.80m | 1:04AM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM1.10m | 00:14AM1.25m | 12:43PM1.31m | 00:54AM1.46m | 1:39PM1.51m | 1:55AM1.64m | 3:16PM1.63m | 3:46AM1.73m | 5:09PM1.57m | 5:28AM1.62m | 6:15PM1.40m | 6:25AM1.43m | 6:58PM1.21m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 11 | SE 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SE 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | WNW 17 |
| kJ | 90 | 3 | 3 | 703 | 584 | 531 | 347 | 235 | 172 | 686 | 254 | 261 | 240 | 197 | 418 | 127 | 96 | 193 | 116 | 69 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | NW 15 | NW 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | NW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 136 | 4 | 85 | 424 | 3 | 3 | 168 | 19 | 84 | 167 | 171 | 145 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | NW 16 | S 14 | NW 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | W 22 | WNW 20 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 85 | 4 | 183 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 9 | 76 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | NNW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 296 | 619 | 738 | — | 919 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 1 | 444 | 285 | 688 | 348 | 187 | — | 203 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 641 | 758 | 45 | 45 | 302 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
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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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