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Lighthouse Right surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 07 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
25.4° 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 Friday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. 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 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 10th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 11th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | |
79 | 556 | 604 | 610 | 561 | 467 | 222 | 379 | 1935 | 1459 | 1323 | 1059 | 805 | 1956 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:39AM0.93m | 00:02AM1.12m | 11:23AM0.88m | 00:56AM1.10m | 12:21PM0.83m | 1:57AM1.09m | 1:43PM0.80m | 2:58AM1.10m | 3:15PM0.83m | 3:54AM1.13m | 4:33PM0.91m | 4:44AM1.16m | 5:34PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM0.22m | 6:17AM0.56m | 5:51PM0.28m | 7:23AM0.58m | 6:46PM0.34m | 8:38AM0.56m | 7:53PM0.39m | 9:46AM0.49m | 9:08PM0.42m | 10:39AM0.40m | 10:19PM0.43m | 11:24AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 510 | 426 | 316 | 610 | 561 | 353 | 353 | 451 | 1935 | 1459 | 1323 | 1059 | 1018 | 1956 | 1475 | 2996 | 3268 | 2850 | 2584 | 2232 | 2456 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | S 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 18 | SE 9 | S 26 | S 18 |
| kJ | 243 | 556 | 604 | 316 | 316 | 467 | 222 | 379 | 587 | 458 | 443 | 815 | 805 | 105 | 639 | 58 | 39 | 307 | 23 | 13 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | — | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — | — | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 20 | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | SSW 24 |
| kJ | 79 | 11 | 18 | 18 | — | 36 | 123 | 63 | — | — | 343 | 235 | 154 | 75 | 72 | — | — | 38 | — | — | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 1783 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 97 | 1 | 0 | 1232 | 0 | 1229 | 103 | 555 | 1229 | 1283 | 1232 | 1230 | 1232 | 72 | 1227 | 1232 | 143 | 1229 | 1269 | 143 |
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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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