
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 6s 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 the next 16 days for Namotu Lefts. We’ve got plenty of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the story, and it’s not always a good one.
Water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty normal for the season.
Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are a bust. The wind is howling out of the south and SSE, just making a mess of things. The swell is there, but the quality is garbage. Then Sunday the 13th rolls in with a big 10ft SSW swell and a long 17-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 5657 (moderate wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is still cross-shore and lumpy. That size is for the experts only.
Monday the 14th things start to clean up. We get a cleaner look with an ESE cross-offshore breeze in the morning. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSW with that same long 18-second period, and the energy is still strong at 3793. It’s still a big wave, but the clean surface makes it a real standout for the first week. The afternoon gets a bit more cross-shore, so the early session is the one.
Tuesday the 15th is the absolute pick of the first week. The morning has that light ESE cross-off breeze, making it clean. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period and energy at 3969 (strong). It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s clean – this is proper groundswell on a reef. That’s a day for experienced surfers only. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so get it done in the morning.
After that, the swell backs off. Wednesday the 16th morning is still clean and rideable for the experienced guys at 6ft, but the energy drops off into the weekend. From Thursday the 17th through the weekend of the 19th and 20th, the winds get messy again, with a lot of cross and cross-onshore conditions. The swell stays in the 4ft to 8ft range, but it’s rarely clean.
There’s another window shaping up for Monday the 23rd of September. The morning brings a light ESE cross-off breeze and a clean 7ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is at 1647 (moderate), and it’s a much more manageable size. That’s a good call for intermediate surfers looking for clean, fun waves.
The final standout is Thursday the 24th of September. The swell is smaller, only 3ft, but the wind goes completely offshore from the SSW in the afternoon with a very long 20-second period. The energy is still moderate at 984. That’s a glassy, long-period groundswell on a reef – it’ll be clean, lined up, and perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowds are rare here, but on a day like that, it might get a few more out.
So, the best on offer: Tuesday morning the 15th of September for the big, clean, powerful stuff, and Thursday the 24th of September for the smaller, glassy, long-period perfection.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 595 | 1484 | 2039 | 3611 | 5657 | 4592 | 2859 | 3793 | 4480 | 4128 | 3950 | 2836 | 2054 | 1292 | 1204 | 710 | 561 | 480 | 330 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 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 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
171 | 595 | 581 | 2039 | 3611 | 5657 | 4592 | 2859 | 3793 | 4480 | 4128 | 3950 | 2836 | 2054 | 1292 | 1204 | 710 | 561 | 480 | 330 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 20 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 19 | S 9 |
155 | 204 | 1484 | 258 | 990 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 865 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 152 | 123 | 7 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | S 19 | SE 7 |
142 | 56 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | 6 | 17 | 14 | — | — | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — |
8 | 83 | 25 | 721 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 200 | 104 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 921 | 926 | 1213 | 1336 | 76 | 2 | 862 | 2 | 2 | 862 | 2 | 0 | 862 | 2 | 0 | 112 | 0 | 2 | 937 | 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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