Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with S 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 (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. 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 (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper session. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, so we're gonna have to be patient.
The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn't show up until Wednesday the 17th of September. Up until then, we're looking at a solid 12-day run of tiny, messy, or just plain ugly conditions. The winds are all over the place, and the swell is mostly weak and inconsistent.
Now, let's talk about the one bright spot on the horizon. For the morning of Wednesday the 17th of September, Lighthouse (Point Judith Lighthouse) is showing a glimmer of hope. The wind is set to swing clean offshore from the WNW, which is exactly what this reef and point setup needs to get clean. The swell is small, only about 2ft, coming from the SE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is still weak at 61, so don't expect any power, but that offshore wind is the key. It'll be a gentle offshore breeze, so the surface will be clean. It's not going to be a standout for size or power, but given the desert of the preceding days, it's the best we've got on offer. The water temp is sitting around 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The afternoon of the 17th sees the wind swing cross-offshore from the west, and the swell energy drops a touch to 67, so it's still surfable but the window is tight. This is a spot that can get crowds *sometimes*, so with the only decent window in weeks, expect a few others to have the same idea.
Before that, the only other event worth noting is an afternoon on Tuesday the 8th of September. A lump of 6ft SW swell shows up with a short period of 6 seconds and a strong 275 combined energy, but it's crossed up with a fresh breeze. At that size, it's pushing into the "too big for beginners" zone, but the poor quality and cross-off wind mean it'll be a bumpy, choppy mess. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, that's the story. A long, dry spell followed by a single, clean, small morning. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the 17th. For now, might be a good time to wax the longboard and find a spot to stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | E 7 | NE 4 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 48 | 43 | 47 | 59 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 35 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 269 | 515 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:28AM0.85m | 1:04PM1.06m | 1:30AM0.80m | 2:08PM1.04m | 2:39AM0.79m | 3:17PM1.05m | 3:49AM0.82m | 4:24PM1.07m | 4:55AM0.90m | 5:25PM1.11m | 5:53AM0.99m | 6:20PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.09m | 5:57AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.14m | 6:58AM0.08m | 8:29PM0.16m | 8:16AM0.11m | 10:00PM0.14m | 9:49AM0.10m | 11:12PM0.08m | 11:11AM0.04m | 00:09AM0.01m | 12:16PM-0.03m | 00:56AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 7 | SSW 6 | ENE 5 | SW 3 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 11 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 39 | 43 | 47 | 59 | — | — | 12 | 1 | 6 | 23 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 51 | 269 | 515 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 713 | 173 | 46 | 79 | 0 | 69 | 104 | 104 | 2603 | 2603 | 0 | 144 | 45 | 69 | 104 | 118 | 107 | 622 | 669 | 1 |
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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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