Surf Forecasts:
Luz surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 24 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Luz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks around Luz. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a quiet stretch. The first solid window of surf worth paddling out for doesn’t really show up until the very end of the month.
Right now and for most of this 16-day run, it’s tiny. We’re talking ankle-slappers with hardly any energy behind them. A lot of the days are clean with offshore or glassy conditions, which is a tease – you’ll get that perfect-looking ocean with barely a ripple to ride. The first real sign of life comes on Saturday, August 29th, where we finally see a pulse of swell. That morning at Luz, there’s a clean, glassy start with a weak 3ft swell from the ESE, but it’s short-period at 7 seconds, so not much push. The combined energy is still only moderate (58). The water temperature is 67°F, which is about 4°F colder than usual for this time of year – definitely a bit nippier than you’d expect, so a thicker wetsuit might be the call.
Through the following days, that tiny push fizzles out again with nothing rideable showing up through the end of the outlook. There’s simply nothing that stands out as a good wave for the whole 16-day window. The swell is too small, the periods too short, and the energy values too weak to get excited about.
So, to be honest, if you’re set on a paddle, the best you can hope for is a tiny, clean little wave on the morning of the 29th at Luz. It’s not going to be a standout session, but it’s the only window where there’s actually something to ride. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. It tends not to stay this quiet for long around here, so keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 5 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 13 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-on | on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | S 12 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 250 | 235 | 181 | 93 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 32 | 50 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 33 | 60 | 3 | 191 | 7 | 306 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 15 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | SE 5 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 8 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | NW 2 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 159 | 211 | 358 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 2 | 358 | 355 | 269 | 509 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 758 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 313 | 20 | 19 | 660 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 45 | 45 | 769 | 45 |
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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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