
Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse Right surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse Right this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Right in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2295 | 1275 | 943 | 522 | 0 | 411 | 0 | 198 | 201 | 0 | 12 | 56 | 81 | 295 | 405 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 6:56AM1.06m | 7:22PM1.29m | 7:35AM1.15m | 7:52PM1.32m | 8:12AM1.22m | 8:22PM1.32m | 8:50AM1.27m | 8:53PM1.29m | 9:30AM1.30m | 9:25PM1.24m | 10:12AM1.29m | 10:00PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:10AM0.33m | 12:59PM0.21m | 1:40AM0.24m | 1:37PM0.19m | 2:09AM0.16m | 2:14PM0.19m | 2:40AM0.10m | 2:52PM0.22m | 3:11AM0.06m | 3:31PM0.27m | 3:45AM0.05m | 4:12PM0.34m | 4:22AM0.07m | ||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 |
2295 | 1275 | 943 | 522 | 224 | 411 | 289 | 198 | 96 | 121 | 95 | 57 | 52 | 295 | 405 | 560 | 693 | 543 | 2318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SE 15 | ESE 13 | SE 14 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 |
133 | — | — | — | 91 | 9 | 18 | 53 | 201 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 46 | 55 | 70 | 69 | 269 | 520 | 266 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | SE 16 | — | SE 14 | S 23 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | — | 10 | — | 33 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 81 | 39 | 22 | 61 | 50 | 51 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
900 | 742 | 634 | 611 | 604 | 585 | 554 | 402 | 228 | 202 | 159 | 131 | 104 | 13 | 100 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1419 | 1419 | 1419 | 103 | 741 | 741 | 72 | 103 | 139 | 72 | 97 | 25 | 1 | 103 | 72 | 0 | 1230 | 1 | 141 |
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Information about the Lighthouse Right Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse Right provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse Right can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse Right 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 (Lighthouse Right) 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 Lighthouse Right 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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Lighthouse Right, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Noumea which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mont-Dore which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Dumbea and Thio.










