Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight for Lighthouse (Point Judith).
To be honest, this whole 16-day forecast is looking pretty flat and lackluster. There’s some swell kicking around, but finding a clean, rideable wave is a real mission. The only real highlight is a tiny window on the morning of Tuesday, August 6th, when a 1.2m south swell shows up with an 8-second period and the wind goes completely glassy. That’s a rare moment of calm, but the combined energy is weak (172), so it’s a longboard or small-wave board day. The water is 20°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget a good wetsuit.
The most usable stretch is from the afternoon of Monday, August 5th through to Friday, August 9th, with mostly cross-off southwest winds keeping the surface clean. The swell is a mix of 1.0m to 1.5m south-southwest lines, but the period is short (6 to 8 seconds), so it’s a bit weak and mushy. The combined energy stays in the low 100s (like 101 on Sunday the 11th), so it’s not pushing much. Honestly, the best you’re looking at is a small, clean wave on Tuesday morning, but it’s not a standout.
After that, it’s all downhill – tiny 0.4m to 0.9m south swell for the rest of the second week, with cross or cross-on winds and combined energy dropping below 100. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf recommendations from the 12th to the 17th, where it’s just too small to bother.
The one standout is the morning of Tuesday, August 6th. It’s the only time the wind is glassy, and the swell is 1.2m from the south, but with weak energy and a short period, it’s a very small, clean window. Fine for a beginner, but for a proper surfer, it’s pretty ordinary. Crowds are possible at this spot, but on a day like this, it might be quiet.
Overall, it’s a pretty quiet run for this area. These blank spells happen, and forecasts can change.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 5 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 15 | 64 | 453 | 787 | 432 | 172 | 133 | 97 | 289 | 177 | 97 | 112 | 139 | 237 | 108 | 90 | 107 | 68 | 73 | 127 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:14PM0.97m | 11:43AM1.02m | 11:59PM0.91m | 12:32PM1.03m | 00:49AM0.86m | 1:27PM1.04m | 1:47AM0.82m | 2:28PM1.05m | 2:52AM0.80m | 3:32PM1.08m | 4:00AM0.82m | 4:37PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.06m | 4:54AM0.01m | 5:24PM0.09m | 5:33AM0.02m | 6:16PM0.12m | 6:20AM0.04m | 7:19PM0.15m | 7:16AM0.06m | 8:35PM0.16m | 8:24AM0.07m | 10:01PM0.14m | 9:43AM0.07m | 11:18PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | 6 | 6 | 27 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 3 | — | — | 432 | 172 | 133 | 97 | 289 | 177 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 108 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 16 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 64 | 453 | 787 | — | — | — | — | — | 164 | 97 | 112 | 139 | 237 | 67 | 90 | 107 | 68 | 73 | 127 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1566 | 1226 | 1552 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 990 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 178 | 237 | 23 | 0 | 50 | 23 | 347 |
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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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