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Lighthouse Right surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse Right this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse Right in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 2nd 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 ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 45 | 102 | 148 | 126 | 202 | 249 | 298 | 451 | 362 | 5 | 138 | 119 | 234 | 119 | 97 | 86 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 6:16PM1.04m | 6:18AM1.17m | 7:00PM1.13m | 6:52AM1.17m | 7:39PM1.20m | 7:25AM1.15m | 8:14PM1.25m | 7:56AM1.13m | 8:48PM1.27m | 8:27AM1.10m | 9:23PM1.27m | 8:58AM1.06m | 9:58PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.30m | 00:09AM0.38m | 12:44PM0.22m | 00:55AM0.38m | 1:14PM0.16m | 1:36AM0.37m | 1:44PM0.12m | 2:14AM0.38m | 2:14PM0.09m | 2:50AM0.39m | 2:44PM0.09m | 3:26AM0.41m | 3:16PM0.10m | 4:02AM0.44m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 220 | 192 | 170 | 162 | 123 | 98 | 42 | 126 | 202 | 148 | 298 | 346 | 252 | 257 | 307 | 478 | 388 | 569 | 681 | 86 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 144 | 128 | 40 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 148 | 23 | 20 | 249 | 19 | 451 | 362 | 5 | 138 | 82 | 251 | 119 | 97 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 144 | 125 | — | 22 | 45 | 102 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 12 | — | 35 | 119 | 234 | 80 | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ENE 4 | ESE 9 | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 28 | 63 | 112 | 93 | 248 | 197 | 452 | 17 | 316 | — | 367 | 514 | 481 | 1163 | 617 | 559 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1419 | 1 | 1 | 97 | 72 | 1 | 103 | 1 | 10 | 103 | 72 | 72 | 97 | 72 | 97 | 72 | 72 | 97 | 143 | 72 |
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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.
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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