Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Namotu Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Namotu Lefts in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, it’s Rusty here, and we’ve got a mixed bag for Namotu Lefts across the next 16 days. Let’s break it down.
We start on Friday, August 14th, with tiny swell - just 2 to 2 ft of long period groundswell from the S/SW. The combined wave energy is still weak (196 to 331), so it’s not cranking, but the wind is sweet. Light easterly cross-off in the morning and a glassy NNE off in the afternoon. Water temp is about 78°, right where it should be this time of year. Surfable, but nothing to shout about.
Saturday, August 15th, the swell bumps up a hair to 2-3 ft, but the wind turns onshore from the SSE at 12 mph. It gets choppy with cross-shore mess, and while the energy climbs to moderate (565-608), conditions are marginal. Not a good call for beginners.
Sunday, August 16th, similar: swell around 3 ft, period still 16 seconds, but that SSE crosswind at 6-9 mph keeps things bumpy. Energy moderate (605-706).
Monday, August 17th through Tuesday, August 18th, the swell builds quick to 5-6 ft with strong energy readings (1301 to 1836), but the wind is a cross-onshore or strong cross at 12-25 mph. That’s lumpy and nasty - honestly, more kite-surfing weather than clean wave riding. Poor for surfers.
Wednesday, August 19th, the swell jumps to 8 ft with very strong energy (2724). Period drops to 15 seconds. Morning wind is ESE cross-off, cleaning it up, but afternoon brings a fresh cross-shore. This is expert-only size and still borderline quality.
The first true standout: Thursday, August 20th. Swell holds at 8 ft, but the wind goes light to gentle E/ESE cross-off, staying clean all day. Combined energy is very strong (3712 in the morning, 3053 in the afternoon). Swell direction is SSE, matching the optimal SW for Namotu Lefts. This is excellent for experienced surfers - powerful, clean groundswell on a reef. Not for beginners, but if you’re skilled, it’ll be a blast. Could get some crowd.
Friday, August 21st, still solid at 7 ft, cross-off E wind in the morning, but energy drops to moderate (1950). Afternoon goes onshore WSW, finishing it.
The swell then fades through to the end of the month. From August 22nd to the 24th, we’re back to 2-4 ft, mostly clean mornings with light ESE winds, but energy is weak to low (103 to 535). Surfable but ordinary. By August 25th, it’s smaller and poor.
Second standout: Wednesday, August 26th. Swell only 3 ft, but the wind goes glassy from the SSW in the afternoon - dead calm. The combined energy jumps to 803 (moderate), and period is a very long 19 seconds. That long period groundswell will wrap perfect into the reef, and it’ll be glassy clean. Perfect for a longboard or a fun session.
Thursday, August 27th, picks up to 5-5 ft with offshore winds in the morning, energy strong (1595). Clean and powerful for the experienced.
The last days, August 28th to 29th, fade again with wind shifting to cross/onshore and swell below 3 ft. Poor conditions close out.
So bottom line: the real highlights are Thursday, August 20th for big, clean, powerful groundswell (experts only), and Wednesday, August 26th for the glassy, long-period beauty that’ll be a treat for soul surfers. There’s a rough gap mid-month, but those two days are worth waiting for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
169 | 241 | 316 | 368 | 330 | 452 | 425 | 798 | 1057 | 933 | 2934 | 1451 | 1433 | 1361 | 2740 | 2814 | 969 | 793 | 824 | 1164 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:43PM1.69m | 7:50AM1.71m | 8:27PM1.68m | 8:38AM1.61m | 9:10PM1.64m | 9:28AM1.49m | 9:54PM1.57m | 10:20AM1.37m | 10:41PM1.49m | 11:18AM1.26m | 11:32PM1.42m | 12:24PM1.19m | 00:29AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44AM0.23m | 2:08PM0.08m | 2:33AM0.26m | 2:50PM0.19m | 3:22AM0.30m | 3:33PM0.32m | 4:13AM0.36m | 4:19PM0.44m | 5:08AM0.42m | 5:08PM0.55m | 6:09AM0.46m | 6:06PM0.63m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
169 | 241 | 175 | 368 | 330 | 452 | 425 | 798 | 1057 | 933 | 2934 | 1451 | 1433 | 1361 | 2740 | 2814 | 969 | 793 | 683 | 494 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | NW 11 | SW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
65 | 211 | 316 | 123 | 96 | 55 | 163 | 248 | 245 | 298 | 20 | 84 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 404 | 612 | 368 | 219 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSE 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
97 | 40 | 70 | 68 | 35 | 115 | 51 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 57 | 437 | 40 | 60 | 155 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 11 |
27 | — | — | 21 | 125 | 151 | 96 | — | 433 | 577 | 71 | 247 | 357 | 373 | 155 | 266 | 606 | 510 | 824 | 1164 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 76 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 862 | 928 | 928 | 931 | 1213 | 864 | 1936 | 1213 | 1278 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Namotu Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Namotu Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Namotu Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Namotu Lefts 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 (Namotu Lefts) 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 Namotu Lefts 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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