
Surf Forecasts:
Namotu Lefts surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+12) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Namotu Lefts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow start for Namotu Lefts. We've got some solid groundswell pushing in from the SSW early on Tuesday the 8th with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is all wrong – cross and then cross-on – making it messy. The water's sitting at a balmy 78°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
The first real glimmer of hope comes Wednesday morning, the 9th. We see a drop in swell size to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. That's a major positive. The combined wave energy is moderate at 704, and the period is still a long 15 seconds, offering some proper shape. That afternoon stays clean with glassy conditions from the W and a 4ft SSW swell. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable for an intermediate.
We hit a bit of a rough patch from Thursday the 10th right through to Saturday the 12th. The wind cranks up, the swell gets short and choppy, and the energy numbers take a dive. Nothing doing there.
Then things start to get interesting, and a bit heavy. Sunday the 13th sees a big jump in energy with a 10ft SSW swell. The combined energy is massive – over 5600 – but it's accompanied by a fresh cross-shore wind, making it lumpy. This is serious, expert-only territory with the size well over 8ft. Not for the faint of heart.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 15th. We’ve got a solid 8ft SSW swell with a period of 16 seconds, delivering a very strong 3745 combined energy. But the kicker? The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That is a rare combination of size and perfection. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – the size is too much for beginners. The morning of the 15th is also worth a look with a clean cross-off breeze, but that glassy afternoon is the pick of the entire forecast.
The next morning, Wednesday the 16th, is still a good option for experienced crew. A 6ft SSW swell with a clean offshore breeze from the ENE is a solid session. The combined energy is strong at 1694, and the 15-second period keeps the quality high.
After that, the wind starts to misbehave again, and we get a lot of choppy, onshore conditions from Thursday the 17th through the weekend. Swell sizes drop and the energy fades. It’s not looking great.
Looking way out, Monday the 21st could be a nice surprise. The 4ft SSW swell is modest, but a light cross-off breeze from the E makes for clean waves. The combined energy is moderate at 1182. It’s a promising option for a quieter session, though with a solid 14-second period, expect some wait between sets.
The long-range stuff around the 20th is there but lumpy. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1473 | 1137 | 881 | 693 | 553 | 431 | 347 | 371 | 317 | 212 | 171 | 595 | 1484 | 2405 | 3649 | 5657 | 5128 | 3079 | 2028 | 5274 | 5040 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.51m | 4:20AM1.68m | 5:06PM1.60m | 5:10AM1.72m | 5:50PM1.67m | 5:58AM1.73m | 6:31PM1.71m | 6:43AM1.70m | 7:10PM1.72m | 7:28AM1.63m | 7:48PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.54m | 8:27PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58AM0.13m | 10:12PM0.37m | 10:47AM0.08m | 11:04PM0.29m | 11:32AM0.05m | 11:51PM0.23m | 12:15PM0.07m | 00:37AM0.19m | 12:55PM0.12m | 1:21AM0.18m | 1:35PM0.20m | 2:04AM0.21m | 2:14PM0.30m | 2:48AM0.26m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
1473 | 1137 | 881 | 693 | 553 | 431 | 347 | 371 | 317 | 212 | 171 | 595 | 486 | 2405 | 3649 | 5657 | 5128 | 3079 | 2028 | 5274 | 5040 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | NW 15 | SE 7 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | SW 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
4 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 115 | 98 | 145 | 155 | 99 | 1484 | 258 | 763 | — | — | — | 353 | 34 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | — | NW 13 | SE 7 | SW 22 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | S 11 | SW 24 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 22 | S 20 |
6 | 2 | — | 7 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 142 | 204 | 65 | 322 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 9 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | S 3 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — |
19 | 7 | 9 | — | — | 9 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 216 | 14 | 469 | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 862 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 921 | 272 | 112 | 2 | 2 | 921 | 937 | 1336 | 1946 | 1296 | 1938 | 864 | 862 | 2 | 2 | 862 |
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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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