Lighthouse Right Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.48° S 166.47° E

Lighthouse Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lighthouse Right sea temperature is
22.6° C
0.2° 

Lighthouse Right surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lighthouse Right surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,698 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 (Jul 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Right in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Lighthouse Right over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. We’ve got a solid block of no-go days from Monday the 20th through Friday the 24th of July. Strong winds, lumpy conditions, and basically zero surf energy. You’re better off taking the week off the water.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 25th of July. Early morning, we’ve got a clean, glassy start with a light offshore wind. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the SSW, but what makes it interesting is that long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy (124) is still weak, so it’s not going to be pumping, but for a reef break like Lighthouse Right, that long period can wrap in nicely. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. Expect a few clean, lined-up waves, though it’ll be small. Afternoon goes onshore and messy, so the morning window is your only shot.

We then hit another dry spell. Sunday the 26th through to Thursday the 30th of July is mostly poor, with cross-shore winds and tiny, disorganised slop. On Thursday the 30th, the energy drops to almost nothing.

Now, Friday the 31st of July starts to look more interesting. The morning brings a 3 ft SSW swell, long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 548 – that’s moderate. Winds are cross-offshore and clean. The report mentions it’s marginal, but with that direction and period, Lighthouse Right could see some decent, clean waves. The afternoon picks up to 5 ft from the same direction, with energy hitting 900. Still clean, but at 5 ft, it’s getting a bit more size for the intermediate crew.

The standout, however, is Saturday the 1st of August. This is the one to circle. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period and massive combined energy of 4574 in the morning. That’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is offshore and clean in the morning. Now, the caveat: at 12 ft, this is strictly for experts only. The forecast even says it’s too big for this break. For a reef pass, that kind of size and energy will be heavy, powerful, and challenging. The afternoon goes cross-shore and lumpy, so the morning session is the window. Crowds are possible – it’s a known spot, and when it’s that big, the crew will turn up.

After that, it drops off hard again. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August are back to nearly nothing, with glassy mornings but no swell to speak of.

So, the takeaway? If you’re an experienced surfer, Saturday the 1st of August is the big one – but it’s serious. Friday the 31st of July is a safer bet for a fun, clean session on a moderate SSW swell. The rest of the window is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

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High Tide
12:09PM1.01m
00:21AM1.19m
1:08PM0.97m
00:58AM1.09m
2:16PM0.95m
1:41AM1.00m
3:35PM0.94m
2:37AM0.92m
4:54PM0.97m
3:49AM0.88m
5:59PM1.03m
5:01AM0.88m
6:48PM1.09m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.36m
6:55AM0.30m
6:47PM0.48m
7:42AM0.31m
7:46PM0.59m
8:36AM0.32m
9:04PM0.65m
9:37AM0.33m
10:39PM0.67m
10:41AM0.31m
11:58PM0.63m
11:40AM0.26m
00:53AM0.58m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Lighthouse Right Surf forecast

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.

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