Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,820 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Namotu Lefts in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the 16-day look for Namotu Lefts. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, so stick with me.
The first few days are a mess. Monday and Tuesday of the 3rd and 4th are blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy surf. The swell is there, but it’s not rideable. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no shock there.
We finally get a chance on Saturday, August 8th. The morning is still a little rough, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the west, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SSE. The energy is moderate, and the conditions are “glassy.” This is your window – clean, small, and likely uncrowded. With the crowd profile being “rare,” you might have the place to yourself.
Sunday the 9th morning is also a cracker – very clean, a 2ft swell with a massive 19-second period from the S. That long period means it’s a proper groundswell, and on a reef like this, it’ll draw up nicely, but be ready for long waits between sets.
The second week has some juice. Sunday, August 16th morning is a standout for the experienced folks. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period and a clean offshore breeze from the SE. The energy is strong, and it’s described as excellent for skilled surfers. This one is worth the wait.
Then Monday, August 17th morning is another good call. A clean 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, light offshore winds, and solid energy. A very good, clean session.
The best of the bunch is that glassy afternoon on the 8th. For the rest, you’re playing the waiting game for the clean conditions. The stuff in the second week looks promising, but it’s a long way off, so don’t book the time off just yet.
Enjoy the ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 731 | 888 | 1820 | 1521 | 1089 | 1041 | 1184 | 1044 | 1120 | 993 | 788 | 632 | 437 | 1589 | 702 | 971 | 471 | 337 | 265 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:05PM1.51m | 9:07AM1.45m | 9:44PM1.51m | 9:55AM1.38m | 10:28PM1.51m | 10:51AM1.32m | 11:19PM1.51m | 11:58AM1.27m | 00:18AM1.52m | 1:12PM1.26m | 1:23AM1.54m | 2:25PM1.29m | 2:29AM1.59m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:07AM0.44m | 3:21PM0.31m | 3:54AM0.44m | 4:02PM0.38m | 4:47AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.44m | 5:49AM0.42m | 5:49PM0.50m | 6:57AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.53m | 8:07AM0.30m | 8:08PM0.52m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 731 | 888 | 1820 | 1521 | 1089 | 1041 | 606 | 385 | 1120 | 993 | 788 | 632 | 437 | 636 | 183 | 784 | 471 | 337 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | NNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 72 | 55 | 52 | 48 | 80 | 161 | 291 | 1044 | 45 | 67 | 9 | 15 | 33 | 290 | 16 | 113 | 65 | 58 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 22 |
| kJ | 7 | 18 | 38 | 37 | 135 | 567 | 983 | 186 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 138 | 18 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 7 | — | SE 11 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 158 | — | 233 | — | 24 | 1184 | 703 | 497 | 435 | 353 | 307 | 169 | 1589 | 702 | 971 | 226 | 292 | 232 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 926 | 1180 | 272 | 76 | 2 | 1266 | 2 | 1276 | 1278 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
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