Surf Forecasts:
Lighthouse surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SE 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 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 88 | 123 | 114 | 92 | 90 | 52 | 39 | 40 | 55 | 38 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:06PM1.04m | 10:31AM1.12m | 10:49PM0.98m | 11:16AM1.12m | 11:35PM0.92m | 12:07PM1.09m | 00:28AM0.85m | 1:04PM1.06m | 1:30AM0.80m | 2:08PM1.04m | 2:39AM0.79m | 3:17PM1.05m | 3:49AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41PM-0.02m | 3:50AM-0.05m | 4:22PM-0.00m | 4:26AM-0.04m | 5:08PM0.04m | 5:08AM-0.01m | 6:01PM0.09m | 5:57AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.14m | 6:58AM0.08m | 8:29PM0.16m | 8:16AM0.11m | 10:00PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 20 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 94 | 48 | 31 | 21 | 52 | 39 | 40 | 55 | 38 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | — | SW 5 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 29 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 4 | — | — | ESE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 88 | 123 | 114 | 92 | 90 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1839 | 69 | 750 | 622 | 727 | 727 | 1831 | 438 | 505 | 1831 | 272 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 614 | 1046 | 2871 | 2395 |
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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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