Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period with SSW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks. It’s a slow start, so don’t be in a rush. The only real action worth paddling for is at one spot, and you’ll need a bit of patience.
We’ve got a few days of nothing much before the first decent window opens up. That first real chance comes on Monday the 14th of September, so you can hang loose until then.
The standout, no question, is Namotu Lefts. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, wide open to the swell, and it’s built for a good SW pulse. Water’s sitting at a balmy 79°, about 1° warmer than usual – just a little boost of tropical warmth.
Monday the 14th starts things with a 8ft SSW swell running 18 seconds. That’s long-period groundswell, so plenty of shape and power, and with a light cross-off breeze in the morning, it’ll be clean. Afternoon sees it bump to 10ft, wind staying light, so it’s still okay for the experienced guys.
But the real one, the session to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday morning the 15th. Glassy conditions, clean as a whistle, with an 8ft SSW swell from that same long-period groundswell. Wind is a perfect cross-off from the ESE at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is a strong 3968, so there’s heaps of punch in the water. This one’s for experts – pushing over 8ft, so if you’re new, stay on the beach. Crowds are rare here, so you might score some empty sets.
Don’t sleep on Wednesday morning the 16th either – the swell drops to a fun 6ft, period still 15 seconds, clean with light winds. Energy is moderate-strong at 1379, and it’ll be excellent for those who missed Tuesday.
From Thursday the 17th onwards, it drops off quick. Swell fades, winds turn cross-onshore, and it gets messy. The second week from around the 21st is mostly lumpy and poor, with a spike in size around the 25th but with strong, cross winds that’ll wreck the surface. Not worth the drive.
So, bottom line: the first few days are a dud. Start watching Monday the 14th, but the absolute best session of the whole run is Tuesday morning the 15th at Namotu Lefts – that’s the one. Wednesday the 16th morning is a solid backup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 2039 | 3611 | 5657 | 4592 | 2859 | 3793 | 4786 | 3118 | 3950 | 3062 | 2136 | 1225 | 1010 | 672 | 486 | 407 | 249 | 202 | 147 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.72m | 7:28AM1.63m | 7:48PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.54m | 8:27PM1.63m | 8:58AM1.44m | 9:08PM1.54m | 9:47AM1.33m | 9:52PM1.45m | 10:43AM1.23m | 10:42PM1.37m | 11:48AM1.17m | 11:43PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.18m | 1:35PM0.20m | 2:04AM0.21m | 2:14PM0.30m | 2:48AM0.26m | 2:54PM0.41m | 3:35AM0.32m | 3:38PM0.52m | 4:25AM0.40m | 4:27PM0.61m | 5:24AM0.46m | 5:26PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 2039 | 3611 | 5657 | 4592 | 2859 | 3793 | 4786 | 3118 | 3950 | 3062 | 2136 | 1225 | 1010 | 672 | 486 | 407 | 249 | 202 | 147 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 19 | S 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | S 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 258 | 1016 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1436 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 40 | 14 | 62 | 61 | 33 | 18 | 66 | 62 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | S 18 | S 15 | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 6 | 17 | — | 25 | 37 | 7 | 38 | 12 | 31 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | N 3 | — |
| kJ | 647 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | 89 | 193 | 194 | 34 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1336 | 76 | 2 | 863 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 921 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 928 |
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