Lighthouse Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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