Ouano Lefts surf break

Ouano Lefts surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

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Ouano Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ouano Lefts sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ouano Lefts this week:

The surf forecast for Ouano Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ouano Lefts in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 16th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ouano Lefts over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
4
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
1
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)131313131313131312121110171312121313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2493215946291102114410508515223031517319790280250992212171143784606
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
SE
15
SE
5
E
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
10
ENE
0
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:01AM
0.99
2:12PM
0.77
4:17AM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.38
9:32AM
0.64
8:49PM
0.40
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09
Sunset5:49--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:44--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------118--32473
Temp. °C252424242425262527272526252424242425252526
Feels °C (?)232324232427262529262628262525242425242830
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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 16 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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