Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you—it’s gonna be a tough wait. The first real shot at anything decent isn’t until Thursday, July 16th. Before that, we’re looking at a whole lot of nada. Swell is tiny, winds are messy, and the surf just isn’t there. You’ll be staring at flat, bumpy water. Basically, from now until the morning of the 16th, you can leave the board in the shed.
Now, the standout of the whole forecast is Thursday morning, July 16th at Lighthouse (Point Judith). The wind goes glassy, and that’s a rare treat. Swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW, with a short period of 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit soft and crumbly, but that clean, smooth face will make it rideable. The wave energy is weak (87), so don’t expect power, but for a summer wave, it’s the best we’ve got. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
That same break on Friday morning, July 17th, is also worth a mention. Winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. You’re looking at 3ft from the SSW again, with the same short period. It’s another small, clean option. The energy is still weak (65). This is a reef and point setup, so it can handle a bit of direction, and the SSE optimum swell direction is not a perfect match, but it’ll work.
After that, things get a bit grim again. The wind swings onshore and the swell jumps up, but it’s all messy. By Saturday, July 18th, we’ve got 5ft to 6ft of SSW swell, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy and blown out. The wave energy gets moderate (217-291), but the quality is poor. This is a beach and reef setup, so with that much wind and chop, it’s looking more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.
The end of the second week, around July 21st and 22nd, sees a bigger swell pulse—over 7ft from the south—but again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. The energy gets strong (up to 535), but the conditions are just not there. It’s a lot of power with no shape, so leave that for the experts if they’re desperate. After that, it fades back down to small, clean, but tiny surf by the 25th.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is the glassy morning of Thursday, July 16th at Lighthouse. Friday morning, July 17th is a close second. Everything else is either flat, blown out, or just plain messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 6 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 45 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 147 | 8 | 5 | 118 | 80 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 4:18AM0.84m | 4:54PM1.15m | 5:20AM0.88m | 5:52PM1.22m | 6:20AM0.94m | 6:48PM1.27m | 7:16AM1.00m | 7:42PM1.30m | 8:10AM1.06m | 8:35PM1.31m | 9:02AM1.11m | 9:26PM1.27m | 9:53AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.11m | 9:57AM0.02m | 11:24PM0.05m | 11:07AM-0.02m | 00:27AM-0.02m | 12:13PM-0.06m | 1:23AM-0.09m | 1:15PM-0.11m | 2:15AM-0.13m | 2:13PM-0.13m | 3:04AM-0.15m | 3:08PM-0.14m | 3:51AM-0.15m | 4:02PM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 45 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 80 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 4 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | SE 8 | S 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SSE 9 | E 3 | E 7 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 15 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | SW 3 | — | NE 3 | E 4 | — | ENE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 37 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 12 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 15 | 24 | 58 | 111 | 147 | 83 | 128 | 118 | — | 52 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 45 | 159 | 45 | 0 | 622 | 104 | 104 | 749 | 622 | 1006 | 170 | 1012 | 505 | 628 | 636 | 514 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 361 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse 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) 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).
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