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Lighthouse Right surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 25 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
24.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | |
487 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 52 | 218 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:48AM1.03m | 7:57PM1.22m | 7:25AM1.03m | 8:33PM1.25m | 8:01AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:25PM0.47m | 10:39AM0.34m | 10:36PM0.50m | 11:23AM0.27m | 11:39PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.22m | 00:32AM0.50m | 12:37PM0.17m | 1:17AM0.48m | 1:11PM0.13m | 1:58AM0.47m | 1:46PM0.11m | 2:37AM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 |
 | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | 5:16 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 385 | 304 | 1751 | 1224 | 1106 | 845 | 616 | 469 | 565 | 573 | 341 | 220 | 141 | 173 | 867 | 758 | 366 | 181 | 127 | 218 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 325 | 623 | 101 | 66 | 132 | 157 | 156 | 98 | 149 | 179 | 376 | 503 | 322 | 254 | 118 | 90 | 61 | 203 | 47 | 167 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 11 | ESE 11 | S 18 | ENE 10 | S 21 | SSW 17 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 487 | 301 | 7 | 61 | 29 | 37 | 64 | 107 | 75 | 47 | 12 | 12 | 48 | 246 | 10 | 8 | 311 | 47 | 86 | 48 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 387 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 80 | 52 | — | 313 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 575 | 562 | 575 | 1 | 74 | 4 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 1 | 74 | 142 | 142 | 555 |
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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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