Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.36° N 71.48° W

Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lighthouse sea temperature is
20.7° C
0.9° 

Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lighthouse surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with 152 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Point Judith Lighthouse area. I gotta be straight with you: looking through the next couple of weeks, this stretch of coast is going through a proper flat spell. There's not much to get excited about, and the consistency just isn't there. We're looking at a long, quiet run where the wave energy stays weak and the conditions just don't come together for a proper paddle-out. There's a big gap of nothingness with no real recommendations until we hit the first week of August, and even then, it's mostly poor surf. Let's get into the details.

For the immediate days from now through to the end of July and into early August, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, mostly from the S or SSE with short periods around 7-9 seconds. Combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking three digits at its best (145). Winds are mostly cross-shore or cross-off, but the wave quality is just poor—choppy and weak. That Friday morning, the 31st of July, offers the only slight glimmer: a glassy 3ft SSE swell with a period of 9 seconds. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about 2°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so nothing wild, just a touch on the fresh side. But honestly, with that weak energy (132) and very ordinary conditions, it's barely worth a look.

We then roll into a long stretch from the afternoon of Friday the 31st right through to Saturday the 8th of August. During this period, nearly every session is rated as poor surf. Swells fluctuate between 1ft and 4ft, always from the S or SSW, with period rarely above 8 seconds. The combined energy dips as low as 18. Winds are often a problem, with strength picking up to 15-19 mph on some days, creating lumpy, cross-choppy conditions. For a spot like Lighthouse, which is a reef and point setup exposed to the SSE, it takes the right direction to really work, and we just aren't getting it. The swell direction is often more SSW than the ideal SSE, which means the energy isn't focused in properly. For beginners, keep an eye on the swell size—most of it is under 5ft, so it's not too big, but the wind and chop will make it a challenge.

The one moment in the second week that had a chance was the morning of Sunday the 9th of August, with glassy conditions and a clean W breeze. But the swell was a tiny 1ft from the SE—just not enough push to do anything with. The combined energy was a measly 12. That's basically flat.

As we move into the second week, from the 10th of August onward, it's more of the same. Cleaner windows pop up on the 10th morning with glassy ENE wind and a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the energy is still weak (67). The afternoon of the 13th of August has a glassy calm morning with a 1ft SE swell—nothing to ride. Through to the 14th of August, the swell stays below 2ft, periods stay short, and winds turn cross-onshore and choppy.

Bottom line: the entire 16-day stretch offers no standout sessions. The best of the bunch, if you're desperate, is that Friday morning on the 31st of July for a glassy, clean 3ft wave. But it's weak, and it's ordinary. For the rest, it's a write-off. This looks more like a time to tune your board than to paddle out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
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S
8
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SSE
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0.9
SSE
9
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S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
9
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8
0.5
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8
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0.9
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0.9
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
112
129
90
86
120
137
29
84
35
21
43
111
73
90
61
46
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11
8
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
10
NNW
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
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15
S
25
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30
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High Tide
9:14PM1.08m
9:38AM0.98m
9:53PM1.05m
10:18AM1.00m
10:33PM1.02m
10:59AM1.02m
11:14PM0.97m
11:43AM1.02m
11:59PM0.91m
12:32PM1.03m
00:49AM0.86m
1:27PM1.04m
1:47AM0.82m
Low Tide
2:47PM0.06m
3:21AM0.02m
3:22PM0.05m
3:49AM0.01m
3:59PM0.05m
4:19AM0.01m
4:39PM0.06m
4:54AM0.01m
5:24PM0.09m
5:33AM0.02m
6:16PM0.12m
6:20AM0.04m
7:19PM0.15m
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7:58
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Temp °C
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Information about the Lighthouse Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lighthouse 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.

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