
Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's shaping up for our one and only spot on the cards: Namotu Lefts.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next two and a half weeks, with some real gems hidden in there if you can pick your moments. The first few days are pretty ordinary – a bit of a frustrating start, to be honest. Friday (11th) is a write-off with onshore wind and junk, same goes for Saturday with strong cross-shore breeze. The swell's there, but the wind's just not playing ball.
Now, let's talk about the real standout. Tuesday the 15th is your target. We're looking at a solid 8ft of swell out of the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds – that's serious groundswell energy (3968). The morning's looking clean with a light ESE cross-offshore breeze. This is prime, heavy reef wave territory, so it's definitely one for the experienced crew only. The energy in the water is significant, and that swell direction is exactly what this break wants to see.
Sunday the 20th afternoon is another one to circle on the calendar. It's a bit further out, so less certain, but the signs are good. A 8ft SSW swell with a 19-second period (4537) and glassy conditions? That's a recipe for perfection. Again, this is big, powerful surf – not a day for the beginners. That very long period groundswell will wrap beautifully around this reef.
Let's not forget a few smaller, cleaner windows too. Monday morning the 14th has a 8ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze, though the energy is still high (3751). Wednesday the 16th morning offers a drop to 6ft with that same clean cross-off, a much more manageable size for strong intermediates. Tuesday the 23rd morning has a fun 5ft SSW swell with light offshore conditions, and then we wrap up with some glassy 4-4ft SSW swell on Saturday the 26th – a real nice way to finish, though it's a long way off yet.
The water's sitting at a warm 78°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just know that when this spot turns on, with that clean offshore wind and a solid SSW groundswell, it's as good as it gets.
Remember, this is a reef break and it gets heavy. When the swell is over 8ft, it's experts only. And it does draw a crowd – it's a world-class wave, so expect company on the peak.
Stay safe, pick your days, and I'll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
212 | 171 | 595 | 1484 | 2039 | 3611 | 5657 | 4592 | 2859 | 3751 | 4429 | 3857 | 3950 | 3062 | 2054 | 1292 | 1294 | 866 | 561 | 480 | 281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.71m | 6:43AM1.70m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.07m | 00:37AM0.19m | 12:55PM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
212 | 171 | 595 | 1484 | 2039 | 3611 | 5657 | 4592 | 2859 | 3751 | 4429 | 3857 | 3950 | 3062 | 2054 | 1292 | 1294 | 866 | 561 | 480 | 281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 20 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 |
145 | 155 | 56 | 265 | 258 | 990 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 865 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 75 | 86 | 43 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 24 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | S 20 | S 16 |
9 | 142 | 204 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | 6 | 18 | 15 | — | — | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 10 | SE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — |
8 | 8 | 86 | 85 | 706 | 18 | — | — | — | 11 | 25 | — | — | 110 | — | — | 68 | 294 | 64 | 58 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 921 | 926 | 1184 | 1936 | 76 | 862 | 862 | 2 | 2 | 862 | 0 | 0 | 862 | 0 | 0 | 921 | 2 | 2 | 112 | 0 |
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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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