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Lighthouse Right surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 22 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lighthouse Right surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lighthouse Right sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Fri 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | E 3 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | |
2490 | 1775 | 1508 | 1152 | 920 | 613 | 840 | 543 | 508 | 330 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:04AM1.24m | 12:54PM0.88m | 2:02AM1.18m | 2:18PM0.86m | 3:00AM1.14m | 3:44PM0.89m | 3:55AM1.11m | 4:56PM0.96m | 4:44AM1.09m | 5:53PM1.04m | 5:28AM1.07m | 6:39PM1.12m | 6:10AM1.05m | 7:20PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:36AM0.49m | 7:01PM0.30m | 8:45AM0.46m | 8:10PM0.40m | 9:47AM0.41m | 9:25PM0.47m | 10:39AM0.34m | 10:36PM0.50m | 11:23AM0.27m | 11:39PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.22m | 00:32AM0.50m | 12:37PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 |
— | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 2490 | 1775 | 1508 | 242 | 172 | 469 | 840 | 543 | 508 | 369 | 376 | 396 | 377 | 292 | 322 | 246 | 183 | 156 | 138 | 142 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 171 | 253 | 309 | 69 | 161 | 176 | 242 | 242 | 250 | 194 | 194 | 151 | 94 | 74 | 156 | 135 | 115 | 174 | 350 | 387 | 341 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | NNE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 145 | 3 | 95 | 233 | 47 | 336 | 480 | 487 | 330 | 158 | 96 | 132 | 169 | 64 | 107 | 137 | 81 | 42 | 23 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 158 | 415 | 1152 | 920 | 613 | 220 | — | 179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 575 | 1227 | 1227 | 561 | 1227 | 1248 | 1227 | 1248 | 1227 | 72 | 0 | 575 | 103 | 1 | 555 | 1 | 25 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 97 |
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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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