Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SE 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 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break this down. The only spot we're talking about is Namotu Lefts, a reef break that peels left. It's a consistent wave, but we've got a long wait before things get good.
Right now, it's a total bust. The first few days are a no-go. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are blown out with strong cross and cross-onshore winds. The surf is either junk or just barely rideable. You're looking at a gap of about three days with nothing worth paddling for.
The first sign of life is on Thursday morning the 6th. The wind turns cross-offshore and the swell is a solid 8ft from the SE. It's a short-period swell, only 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and fat, but it will be clean. The combined swell energy is strong at 2008. That's a big wave, over 8ft, so it's expert-only territory. Friday the 7th holds similar size, but with the wind howling at 20-25 mph, it'll be a battle.
The standout window is the weekend of the 9th and 10th, but it's on the smaller side. Saturday the 8th afternoon is the best bet. The wind goes flat calm, glassy, and the swell is a clean 4-5ft from the SSE. The combined energy is moderate at 519, but with zero wind, that reef will be like glass. It's a small wave, but perfect for a longboard. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are also clean with light winds and small, long-period groundswell. The water temp is a warm 78°F, which is about average for this time of year.
The real highlight, though, is the following weekend. Saturday the 15th afternoon is a potential gem. We've got a 4ft swell from the SW, which is right in the sweet spot for this break, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 1152, but the conditions are called "excellent" for experienced surfers. That's the one to mark on the calendar. The next morning, Sunday the 16th, pushes up to a solid 8ft from the SW, with a fresh offshore wind from the NNE. That's a big, powerful, clean left. The energy is strong at 2018, and with that offshore wind, it'll be a beast. Definitely for the experienced crew only.
After that, it looks like the wind swings back onshore and the quality drops off into the final week. So, the plan is: wait for this weekend for some clean, small waves, and then keep your eyes on the 15th and 16th for the real deal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1150 | 983 | 1044 | 1120 | 993 | 799 | 730 | 508 | 800 | 902 | 870 | 1069 | 426 | 470 | 270 | 226 | 394 | 411 | 462 | 236 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:32PM1.36m | 3:31AM1.66m | 4:31PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.44m | 5:49AM0.42m | 5:49PM0.50m | 6:57AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.53m | 8:07AM0.30m | 8:08PM0.52m | 9:12AM0.21m | 9:16PM0.47m | 10:11AM0.11m | 10:17PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 1150 | 441 | 521 | 1120 | 993 | 380 | 730 | 508 | 286 | 314 | 870 | 502 | 426 | 316 | 270 | 226 | 204 | 411 | 462 | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 19 | S 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 161 | 983 | 1044 | 72 | 366 | 788 | 15 | 20 | 89 | 114 | 99 | 64 | 57 | 27 | 69 | 160 | 394 | 135 | 86 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | NNW 13 | SSE 11 | NNW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 567 | 317 | 151 | 14 | 16 | 41 | 14 | 46 | 60 | 28 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 35 | 49 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 974 | 561 | 565 | 799 | 284 | 183 | 800 | 902 | 424 | 1069 | 645 | 470 | 149 | 316 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1336 | 2 | 1261 | 1296 | 1261 | 1261 | 1276 | 1261 | 1261 | 1277 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1559 | 0 |
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