Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) surf report
Long beach south of town with plenty of peaks.
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Tomorrow at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Light cross-wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- North-north-easterly wind at 6 kn. That's cross-shore here, so expect a bit of texture.
- Waves around head high (1.3m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 9am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-north-easterly 8 kn around 10am, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.3m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.3m and 6 seconds, Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rips along the beach.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) for your level.
Watch out
Rips along the beach.
Surf schools at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach)
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Soul Surfing - Fab Fun Days. Lessons usually start at 9am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach)?
Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach)?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) good for beginners?
It can be. Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach) suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach)?
Rips along the beach.
Are there surf lessons at Port Macquarie (Lighthouse Beach)?
Yes: Soul Surfing - Fab Fun Days. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Crescent Head 31.4 km
- Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) 132.3 km
- Angourie Point 224.6 km