Surf Forecasts:
2nd Light surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 2nd Light this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 2nd Light in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 2nd Light over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a real struggle. There’s nothing that shapes up as a proper session. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with hardly any energy. The first week is dominated by tiny, weak swell and poor surf conditions from start to finish. From Tuesday the 4th of August right through the weekend, we’re dealing with swell heights barely pushing 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods mostly under 8 seconds. The combined wave energy stays very low, barely cracking 100 (29 to 138) most days. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or cross, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s no standout day, no window of clean, rideable waves. It’s a real bummer.
The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. From Monday the 10th of August onward, the swell stays tiny, often dropping to 0.7 ft or 1.0 ft, with combined energy dropping into single digits. There are a few mornings with glassy or offshore conditions – like Wednesday morning the 12th, Saturday morning the 15th, or Monday morning the 17th – but the swell is just too small to do anything with. The water temperature is about 84°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock.
The only break on the radar is 2nd Light, and it’s a very consistent spot, but with barely any swell and poor conditions, even the most consistent break can’t save this outlook. The optimum swell direction is from the NE, but we’re stuck with weak east and southeast swells that don’t match up. Honestly, for the next two weeks, you’re better off leaving the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 40 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 41 | 70 | 103 | 212 | 130 | 105 | 80 | 72 | 86 | 52 | 35 | 23 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:25PM1.10m | 00:28AM1.06m | 1:20PM1.09m | 1:20AM1.04m | 2:22PM1.07m | 2:22AM1.03m | 3:31PM1.08m | 3:31AM1.05m | 4:41PM1.12m | 4:43AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.17m | 5:51AM1.15m | 6:43PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.17m | 6:58AM0.01m | 7:29PM0.21m | 8:00AM0.01m | 8:35PM0.24m | 9:06AM-0.00m | 9:43PM0.24m | 10:13AM-0.03m | 10:49PM0.21m | 11:18AM-0.07m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:17PM-0.10m | 00:48AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 4 | E 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 40 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 103 | 212 | 130 | 105 | 80 | 72 | 86 | 52 | 35 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | E 7 | E 10 | E 9 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 5 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | 48 | 41 | 70 | — | 124 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 677 | 698 | 982 | 1579 | 1131 | 698 | 1275 | 993 | 716 | 1234 | 102 | 247 | 1185 | 54 | 247 | 1244 | 106 |
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The above surf forecast table for 2nd Light provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 2nd Light can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 2nd Light 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 (2nd Light) 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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