Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 2,004 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S 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 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.
First up, the water is sitting at a warm 78°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber.
The main game in town is Namotu Lefts – a reef setup that loves a good SW swell. Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf is pretty marginal through the first couple of days, with a bit of a messy cross-chop spoiling things. The best early window looks like Thursday morning, 20 August, where we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell (14-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is solid (1119), but the size is on the small side. It’s a mellow option for intermediates.
The real standout, though, is shaping up for Saturday morning, 22 August. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy-light and offshore, leaving the wave faces clean. The energy is moderate (644), but the conditions are about as good as it gets – clean lines and no crowds. That’s the pick of the first week.
Sunday morning, 23 August also offers a clean 5ft SSE swell (10-second period) with a nice cross-offshore breeze, though the energy is still moderate (646). It’s a solid second option.
Looking further ahead, there’s a promising but less certain window around Monday morning, 31 August. That morning we’ve got dead-calm, glassy conditions with a 6ft SE swell – a bit bigger, but the period is short (8 seconds), so it’ll be a bit weaker and more crumbly. Still, that glassy surface is a rare treat.
Then on Thursday morning, 3 September, we see a bigger pulse of SW groundswell, 4ft with a 14-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore breeze and the forecast is a bit uncertain that far out. The energy is strong (1329), so if it cleans up, it could be a great session – but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best bet is Saturday morning the 22nd. Clean, light winds, and a friendly size for intermediates. If you’re after a bit more juice, keep an eye on that early September window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1220 | 865 | 407 | 427 | 269 | 773 | 833 | 650 | 404 | 242 | 198 | 356 | 207 | 243 | 122 | 134 | 116 | 214 | 372 | 541 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:32PM1.42m | 12:24PM1.19m | 00:29AM1.36m | 1:34PM1.15m | 1:31AM1.34m | 2:40PM1.16m | 2:30AM1.36m | 3:35PM1.21m | 3:22AM1.40m | 4:19PM1.26m | 4:07AM1.46m | 4:58PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:09AM0.46m | 6:06PM0.63m | 7:15AM0.48m | 7:12PM0.67m | 8:20AM0.46m | 8:18PM0.67m | 9:16AM0.42m | 9:14PM0.63m | 10:03AM0.36m | 10:02PM0.58m | 10:43AM0.29m | 10:44PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 1220 | 865 | 407 | 427 | 142 | 773 | 833 | 650 | 404 | 242 | 198 | 169 | 65 | 56 | 47 | 23 | 44 | 31 | 372 | 541 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 16 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 784 | 508 | 176 | 97 | 269 | 131 | 158 | 272 | 236 | 222 | 156 | 48 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 10 | 80 | 214 | 61 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | NW 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | S 18 | SW 17 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 148 | 183 | 5 | 173 | 234 | 223 | 42 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 73 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 87 | 155 | 353 | 353 | 209 | — | 163 | 140 | 59 | — | — | 356 | 207 | 243 | 122 | 134 | 116 | — | 226 | 210 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1296 | 864 | 1898 | 2 | 2 | 1891 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 112 | 0 |
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