Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,077 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the line. The main event is Namotu Lefts. The water's running around 78°, which is right about average for this time of year, no surprises there.
We've got a bit of a dry spell at the start. The first few days are pretty underwhelming with choppy winds and messy conditions. The real action starts to kick off from Sunday afternoon, August 9th.
Sunday afternoon shows 1.9m of southeast swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (987). But the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the east-northeast, cleaning things up. It's the start of something good.
Monday the 10th is a bit of a write-off with lumpy wind, but Tuesday the 11th is a beauty. Tuesday morning offers a clean 0.9m south-southeast swell, combined energy (512), with a light cross-offshore breeze. Not huge, but clean as a whistle.
Wednesday the 12th is a real hidden treasure with glassy conditions in the afternoon. The swell is only 1.1m from the southeast with an 8-second period, combined energy (350). Small, but perfect for a fun, mellow session.
The absolute standout, without a doubt, is Sunday the 16th of August. The morning holds a solid 1.9m of southwest swell with a very long 16-second period, combined energy (2051)—that's strong. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a proper groundswell hitting a reef, so you're looking at quality, long rides. This is the one to plan for. Sunday afternoon stays solid with 2.2m from the same direction, but the wind swings to a moderate offshore. Still clean, but the morning session is the gem.
Monday the 17th keeps the energy high with 2.1m southwest swell and a strong offshore wind. The combined energy (1767) is still significant. It'll be clean, but the strong wind will make paddling out a workout. Only for the experienced crew.
We then hit a lumpy patch from the 18th into the 19th with strong cross and cross-onshore winds. Not great for paddling, might be more fun for the kite surfers.
The period wraps up nicely on Friday the 21st of August. A clean 1.6m south swell with an offshore breeze from the northeast, combined energy (1228). A solid, wavey way to finish.
So, the top call is the Sunday the 16th morning session. The long-period groundswell, clean wind, and solid size are a perfect storm. Expect a few mates out there, but it's worth it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 730 | 431 | 874 | 1207 | 908 | 866 | 537 | 553 | 586 | 456 | 505 | 509 | 706 | 402 | 233 | 121 | 173 | 167 | 163 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 00:18AM1.52m | 1:12PM1.26m | 1:23AM1.54m | 2:25PM1.29m | 2:29AM1.59m | 3:32PM1.36m | 3:31AM1.66m | 4:31PM1.45m | 4:29AM1.74m | 5:24PM1.54m | 5:22AM1.79m | 6:13PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49PM0.50m | 6:57AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.53m | 8:07AM0.30m | 8:08PM0.52m | 9:12AM0.21m | 9:16PM0.47m | 10:11AM0.11m | 10:17PM0.40m | 11:05AM0.03m | 11:13PM0.32m | 11:54AM-0.03m | 00:05AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 730 | 431 | 290 | 156 | 908 | 540 | 57 | 325 | 319 | 340 | 252 | 509 | 706 | 402 | 233 | 76 | 161 | 67 | 39 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSE 18 | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | S 11 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 15 | 46 | 129 | 29 | 98 | 64 | 36 | 27 | 113 | 156 | 505 | 180 | 85 | 102 | 152 | 112 | 171 | 28 | 64 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | NNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | NNW 13 | SW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 15 | 56 | 16 | 44 | 37 | 12 | 31 | 12 | 35 | 16 | 49 | 23 | 22 | 127 | 121 | 64 | 66 | 84 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | 298 | 327 | 874 | 1207 | 527 | 866 | 537 | 553 | 586 | 456 | 330 | 289 | 384 | 242 | 224 | 38 | 173 | 167 | 163 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1936 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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