Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse Right surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SSW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Right in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a lean stretch for Lighthouse Right (Noumea-Pass). The next 16 days look mostly grim, with poor surf conditions dominating the forecast. There’s a big gap at the start: nothing rideable until Sunday, August 9th, and even then it’s barely a flicker. The water’s sitting at 72°F, which is basically normal for this time of year—nothing to write home about.
The only real chance comes on Sunday, August 9th, early morning. That’s your standout. Swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SW, with a period of 10 seconds—short, weak stuff. Combined energy is a measly 104 (weak). But here’s the kicker: the wind is glassy, a light SSW breeze at 3 mph, making for clean, smooth conditions. On a reef break like Lighthouse Right, that’s golden—though the swell’s so small you’ll be scratching for a ride. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but not today. It’s a surfable wave, but ordinary.
The rest of the window is a write-off. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or cross-offshore, fresh to strong, with lumpy, messy seas. Swell sizes bounce between 0.7 ft and 5 ft, but periods are short or moderate, and the energy rarely breaks 1000. Mid-August picks up a bit—on Thursday 13th, there’s 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swell with periods of 16–18 seconds, and energy around 1000–1099 (moderate), but the wind’s cross-onshore or onshore, spoiling it all. No real quality on offer.
If you’re desperate, the glassy Sunday morning is your only shot. Otherwise, it’s a blank run—pretty normal for this area when the trade winds lock in. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d stash the board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 10 |
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 kJ | 0 | 37 | 51 | 305 | 848 | 1020 | 1069 | 770 | 627 | 0 | 394 | 201 | 0 | 65 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 22 | 51 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:35PM1.33m | 10:45AM1.08m | 11:06PM1.29m | 11:31AM1.06m | 11:40PM1.22m | 12:24PM1.03m | 00:19AM1.14m | 1:29PM1.01m | 1:07AM1.05m | 2:51PM1.01m | 2:10AM0.97m | 4:22PM1.05m | 3:34AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.24m | 5:32AM0.25m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:12AM0.25m | 6:09PM0.43m | 6:59AM0.25m | 7:10PM0.54m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:35PM0.62m | 9:09AM0.25m | 10:23PM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 2166 | 2894 | 2314 | 2198 | 848 | 1020 | 542 | 418 | 260 | 525 | 394 | 201 | 129 | 61 | 168 | 335 | 606 | 23 | 202 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 377 | 106 | 31 | 305 | — | 139 | 1069 | 770 | 627 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 14 | 65 | 78 | 72 | 28 | 22 | 51 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 23 | — | S 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 164 | 37 | 51 | — | 9 | 26 | 102 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 42 | 8 | 22 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | SE 12 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | E 16 | E 4 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2392 | 175 | 1818 | 1434 | 681 | — | 5 | 16 | 353 | 250 | 177 | 226 | 186 | 16 | 31 | — | 422 | 20 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1419 | 143 | 1409 | 1401 | 741 | 1232 | 1363 | 72 | 72 | 139 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 97 | 72 | 25 | 25 | 1 |
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