
Surf Forecasts:
Fast Lefts surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, S swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fast Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Fast Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fast Lefts in the next 16 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 17th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fast Lefts over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | ESE 4 | S 14 | S 14 | E 8 |
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9 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23PM1.20m | 2:21AM1.04m | 3:03PM1.25m | 3:23AM1.07m | 3:39PM1.29m | 4:17AM1.09m | 4:12PM1.31m | 5:04AM1.11m | 4:44PM1.31m | 5:48AM1.11m | 5:15PM1.30m | 6:31AM1.10m | 5:46PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.46m | 8:35AM0.30m | 9:30PM0.35m | 9:22AM0.35m | 10:13PM0.25m | 10:04AM0.40m | 10:53PM0.18m | 10:43AM0.45m | 11:29PM0.13m | 11:19AM0.51m | 00:05AM0.11m | 11:54AM0.56m | 00:40AM0.11m | ||||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | NNE 10 |
15 | 19 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 8 | S 11 | ESE 9 | NE 12 | NE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NW 11 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SSE 4 | S 10 | NNE 10 | S 14 | NNE 10 | S 13 |
6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NE 13 | S 11 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | S 15 | NNE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 18 | S 16 | S 9 | S 14 | N 14 |
9 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 3 | ENE 7 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | E 8 |
18 | 18 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 38 | 42 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 523 | 941 | 518 | 518 | 1631 | 3 | 564 | 4 | 3 | 934 | 550 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 518 | 550 | 527 | 0 |
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Information about the Fast Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fast Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fast Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fast Lefts 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 (Fast Lefts) 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 Fast Lefts 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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