Lighthouse Right Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.48° S 166.47° E

Lighthouse Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lighthouse Right sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.2° 

Lighthouse Right surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lighthouse Right surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,432 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse Right this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Right in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. This isn't a forecast where you're gonna be spoilt for choice. We're looking at a long stretch of messy, blown-out conditions, with only a couple of small windows that might just about be worth a paddle.

The first week is basically a write-off. We've got a solid swell running from Sunday the 16th, around 5ft, but it's arriving with a strong SSE breeze that's just tearing the surface to shreds. The energy is there – moderate to strong at 1199 – but with that wind, it's going to be a washing machine out there. That holds through Monday and Tuesday, with the swell holding around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind swings more to the SE and even strengthens on Tuesday. It's just all cross-onshore and lumpy, with no real quality to speak of. The energy does dip by Wednesday, and then we're looking at tiny, weak swell for the rest of the week. It's a real bummer.

So, if you're looking for something, you're going to have to wait until the following week. The only real glimmer of hope appears on Tuesday the 25th. The swell drops back a bit to around 5ft, but the wind finally lets up. There'll be a light offshore breeze in the morning, which is a huge positive and should clean things up a little. The period is a bit short at 9 seconds, so the energy is just moderate, but it's the cleanest we'll see it. It's worth a look for the more experienced crew, as it's still a bit fat and maybe not for beginners. This is your best shot.

That really is the standout, though. The conditions around it are just poor. By the 26th, the swell drops away again, and the wind turns cross-onshore. Then we get more strong SE winds building back in from the 27th, and the whole thing just gets messy again with a burst of energy on the 28th, but it's all for nothing with that wind. So, in short, one clean-ish window on the 25th, and otherwise it's a case of watching the buoys and hoping the models change. It's a blank run, which does happen here, and it's not looking like it'll change anytime soon. If you're really desperate for a wave, you might be better off with a kite. The swell is there, but the quality is just not for a paddle board.

Anyway, that's the long and short of it. Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast closer to the 25th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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SSW
16
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SSW
15
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18
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
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16
1.7
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16
1.4
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15
2.5
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12
2.3
SSE
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22
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16
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8
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14
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8
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SSE
11
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1199
1102
2432
1626
1375
1512
892
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Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
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35
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High Tide
10:09AM1.17m
10:29PM1.32m
10:52AM1.14m
10:59PM1.24m
11:36AM1.09m
11:29PM1.14m
12:25PM1.03m
00:01AM1.04m
1:23PM0.97m
00:38AM0.95m
2:43PM0.93m
1:33AM0.87m
4:20PM0.94m
3:05AM0.82m
Low Tide
4:09PM0.18m
4:48AM0.20m
4:47PM0.28m
5:23AM0.21m
5:26PM0.40m
5:59AM0.24m
6:08PM0.51m
6:41AM0.29m
7:01PM0.61m
7:33AM0.34m
8:20PM0.68m
8:44AM0.37m
10:15PM0.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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