Surf Forecasts:
Bowling left surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bowling left this week:
The surf forecast for Bowling left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bowling left in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 21st Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bowling left over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 8 |
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188 | 233 | 289 | 236 | 179 | 158 | 164 | 139 | 94 | 203 | 242 | 251 | 155 | 140 | 136 | 90 | 265 | 590 | 599 | 777 | 620 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:19PM1.16m | 7:30AM1.34m | 8:18PM1.17m | 8:29AM1.33m | 9:17PM1.18m | 9:28AM1.30m | 10:15PM1.18m | 10:27AM1.26m | 11:14PM1.17m | 11:27AM1.20m | 00:11AM1.16m | 12:27PM1.14m | 1:06AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM-0.04m | 1:16AM0.13m | 2:03PM-0.06m | 2:15AM0.13m | 3:00PM-0.05m | 3:15AM0.14m | 3:57PM-0.02m | 4:16AM0.16m | 4:54PM0.02m | 5:17AM0.19m | 5:50PM0.08m | 6:19AM0.21m | 6:45PM0.15m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 |
188 | 233 | 289 | 236 | 179 | 158 | 164 | 977 | 388 | 471 | 333 | 235 | 161 | 134 | 124 | 95 | 78 | 63 | 599 | 777 | 529 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | S 11 | ESE 14 |
154 | 153 | 119 | 106 | 73 | 93 | 67 | 139 | 158 | 203 | 242 | 251 | 155 | 140 | 136 | 90 | 68 | 66 | 89 | 116 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SE 16 | S 20 | S 19 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
149 | 10 | 30 | 64 | 112 | 49 | 28 | 91 | 71 | 67 | 21 | 36 | 10 | 85 | 45 | 49 | 23 | 31 | 43 | 53 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
954 | 1136 | 1380 | 1361 | 1362 | 1518 | 1097 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 42 | 80 | 265 | 590 | 589 | 499 | 620 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 925 | 869 | 859 | 788 | 2214 | 596 | 2159 | 2159 | 582 | 5 | 582 | 0 | 282 | 282 | 0 | 2116 | 2116 | 2116 | 2153 | 1508 | 1504 |
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Information about the Bowling left Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bowling left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bowling left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bowling left 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 (Bowling left) 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 Bowling left 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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