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Ouano Lefts surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 +11
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ouano Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Ouano Lefts over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ouano Lefts in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ouano Lefts over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 398 | 1358 | 2148 | 2016 | 1409 | 1622 | 1008 | 1608 | 1412 | 823 | 792 | 574 | 278 | 163 | 119 | 138 | 111 | 134 | 174 | 185 | 182 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:36PM 1.21 | 6:05AM 0.94 | 7:21PM 1.28 | 6:58AM 1.01 | 7:58PM 1.33 | 7:43AM 1.07 | 8:31PM 1.36 | 8:24AM 1.11 | 9:02PM 1.36 | 9:02AM 1.14 | 9:30PM 1.33 | 9:39AM 1.15 | 9:57PM 1.29 | 10:16AM 1.14 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:55AM 0.52 | 12:27PM 0.14 | 1:38AM 0.44 | 1:14PM 0.10 | 2:14AM 0.37 | 1:55PM 0.08 | 2:46AM 0.31 | 2:32PM 0.10 | 3:17AM 0.27 | 3:07PM 0.14 | 3:46AM 0.23 | 3:40PM 0.20 | 4:14AM 0.22 | ||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | ||
| Sunset | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for New-Caledonia
Continuing clean conditions at Ouano Lefts (light winds from the SE.(Wind varies from 090 to 180 degs) at La Tontouta International Airport, New Caledonia 54 km from Ouano Lefts). 1.7m 6s windswell from the SE with a 1.0m 13s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.8m 8s swell, also from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Ouano Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ouano Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ouano Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ouano Lefts 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 (Ouano Lefts) 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 Ouano Lefts 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 Ouano Lefts, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Kouaoua which is 52 km (32 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Thio which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Poro, Dumbea and Noumea.
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