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Lighthouse Right surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 20 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
24.7° 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 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Right in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse Right over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SSW 20 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SE 11 | SSW 19 | |
8 | 37 | 34 | 66 | 249 | 1628 | 1807 | 1605 | 2471 | 1096 | 512 | 476 | 493 | 486 | 487 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:13PM1.35m | 10:45AM0.99m | 00:07AM1.30m | 11:43AM0.93m | 1:04AM1.24m | 12:54PM0.88m | 2:02AM1.18m | 2:18PM0.86m | 3:00AM1.14m | 3:44PM0.89m | 3:55AM1.11m | 4:56PM0.96m | 4:44AM1.09m | 5:53PM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:29AM0.46m | 5:06PM0.09m | 6:30AM0.49m | 6:00PM0.19m | 7:36AM0.49m | 7:01PM0.30m | 8:45AM0.46m | 8:10PM0.40m | 9:47AM0.41m | 9:25PM0.47m | 10:39AM0.34m | 10:36PM0.50m | 11:23AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 |
— | — | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
20 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
 kJ | 179 | 131 | 94 | 56 | 67 | 1628 | 1807 | 1605 | 319 | 309 | 215 | 476 | 493 | 379 | 330 | 207 | 357 | 344 | 486 | 564 | 496 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSW 20 | ESE 14 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 37 | 20 | 32 | 120 | 81 | 196 | 258 | 407 | 226 | 325 | 235 | 243 | 264 | 255 | 325 | 173 | 136 | 64 | 169 | 158 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | ESE 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | NE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 8 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 63 | 31 | 71 | 3 | 124 | 95 | 114 | 47 | 207 | 486 | 487 | 301 | 158 | 96 | 132 | 11 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | S 8 | SE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 16 | 34 | 66 | 249 | — | — | — | 2471 | 1096 | 512 | 314 | 334 | — | 217 | — | — | 165 | 37 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 142 | 555 | 562 | 1227 | 575 | 141 | 555 | 555 | 575 | 1227 | 1227 | 555 | 1227 | 575 | 72 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
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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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