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★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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+) | 3AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| 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
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Right off the bat, this 16-day stretch for Namotu Lefts is a mixed bag, and we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are pretty underwhelming, but there’s a serious pulse of energy coming in the middle of the run that’ll get the heart rate up.
Starting this Friday afternoon, we’ve got small, clean surf pushing 2ft from the SSW. The water’s sitting at 78°, which is spot on for this time of year. We’re seeing weak energy in the water (358), but it’s glassy, so if you’re keen for a longboard, there might be a fun one in there. Saturday morning gets a bit messier with a decent cross-shore breeze, but Saturday afternoon cleans right back up with 3ft surf and that glassy feel again (580). Sunday is similar, small and cross-shore, not really worth getting excited about just yet.
Monday the 17th is where things start to move. The swell jumps to 5ft, but the wind is up and it’s lumpy cross-chop, so the quality drops right off. Tuesday is bigger again at 6ft, but that strong cross-shore breeze is just wrecking the surface. If you were thinking of paddling out then, you might be better off watching the kites from the beach. It’s a mess.
Then we hit the standout. Wednesday the 19th brings a solid 8ft SSW swell with a fresh cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The energy is strong (3143). This is proper Namotu Lefts territory, but it’s pushing that expert-only size, so this one’s for the experienced crew only. Thursday drops back slightly to 6ft and remains clean, still a good session for the confident surfer.
Now, the real jewel in the crown is Friday the 21st. We’ve got 8ft of SSW groundswell with 13-second period, groomed by a light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at (3012) and the description is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the pick of the fortnight. The swell direction is matching what this reef loves, and it’s going to be a proper day. Crowds are rare here, so you might have a slice of paradise to yourself.
From Saturday the 22nd onward things start to taper off. The swell drops back to around the 4ft mark, and while the mornings stay clean, the energy fades. The following week, the surf stays small and weak, with only a few days showing any kick. The 27th and 28th show some promise with renewed SSW swell, but it’s back down to sub-meter, clean and small, best for a grovel on the longboard.
So, if you can pick your window, Thursday the 20th and especially Friday the 21st are the days to clear your calendar. The long-period groundswell and offshore winds are going to have Namotu Lefts reeling.
Later, 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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