Lennox Head
Australia · Australasia
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.4m E
Wind: 18 km/h WSW (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:40Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 24°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.6m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 24°C.
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Forecast accuracy at Lennox Head
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 26). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lennox Head.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Lennox Head
Lennox Head is a historically significant, highly powerful right-hand point break located in Northern New South Wales, Australia. The geomorphology features a prominent headland transitioning into an exceptionally long, uniform bank of rounded basalt cobblestones and sand. This rigid structure flawlessly intercepts deep-water south-easterly groundswells, forcing the wave energy to wrap aggressively around the point. The result is a heavy, highly mechanical right-hander that offers a steep, critical take-off followed by incredibly fast, workable walls and occasional deep barrel sections. A south-westerly offshore wind is essential to groom the expansive wave face and maintain the optimum peel angle. Because the take-off zone is concentrated next to the exposed rocks and the wave breaks with immense hydraulic power, it is strictly an advanced surfing location. It demands elite physical paddle endurance to navigate the severe currents, and the technical mastery to execute high-speed carving manoeuvres on a rapidly moving, thick wave face.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lennox Head. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Lennox Head?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.