Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SW swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM. 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 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is mostly flat, small, and messy. It’s not until Tuesday, July 21st, that we finally see a pulse of real energy, but even then, it’s not straightforward.
The standout window, and really the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Tuesday, July 21st. We’ve got a solid push of swell coming in from the SSE, with heights hitting 8 ft in the morning and building to 10 ft in the afternoon. That’s serious size, folks. This is expert-only territory. The combined energy is strong (530 in the morning, 893 in the afternoon). The period is a short 7 seconds though, so it’s a windswell, not a clean groundswell. The wind is onshore from the E to SE, which will keep it a bit lumpy. This is a big, raw, and powerful ocean, not a day for the faint of heart.
Before that, we have a few moments of cleaner conditions but with tiny waves. Wednesday, July 15th, offers some hope with moderate offshore winds from the WNW at 12 mph and a clean 4 ft swell from the SW. It’s surfable, but the energy is weak (97 in the morning). A longboard or a funshape would be the call.
After the big Tuesday, the swell drops off but stays lively. Friday, July 24th, has some potential with a 5 ft S swell (period 8 seconds) and light cross-shore winds in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (294), and the conditions look a lot more manageable. It’s a marginal day, but compared to the rest of the week, it’s probably the next best bet.
Water temps are about average for this time of year, so no need for a super thick wetsuit.
The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Long gaps of poor surf, strong onshores, or just no energy. It’s a tough run for the Point Judith area.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 26 | 47 | 33 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 248 | 175 | 94 | 85 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 12 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:15PM1.21m | 10:43AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:38AM-0.12m | 4:56PM-0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — |
 | 8:20 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 4 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 47 | 33 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 94 | 85 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 12 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 14 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 4 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 8 | S 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | NE 3 | E 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 21 | 71 | 63 | 248 | 175 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 0 | 622 | 622 | 625 | 747 | 749 | 871 | 181 | 224 | 469 | 244 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 45 | 249 | 614 | 614 | 622 |
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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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