Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,847 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Left Point this week:
The surf forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this spot.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first couple of days are a bit iffy, but there’s some real quality to be had if you pick your window. The week starts with a bit of onshore funk, but then we get a clean stretch, followed by a massive pulse of swell that’s going to be too big for this break. Let’s break it down.
Tuesday morning, 25 August kicks things off with a light onshore breeze and a messy 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 943, but it’s not clean. That afternoon, the wind swings cross-offshore and the surf cleans right up. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the energy bumps up to 1091. It’s looking good.
Wednesday 26 August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a solid 6ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds with a strong offshore wind. The energy is pumping at 1436. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays clean but the energy drops a bit.
Thursday 27 August sees a drop in size. The morning is a write-off with onshore wind, but the afternoon is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 4ft from the SW at 13 seconds, and the energy is 565. It’s clean and small, but a fun session.
Friday 28 August is a big day. The morning brings a 7ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore and a bit messy, with huge energy of 3426. The afternoon gets a clean cross-off breeze with a 7ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 17 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which will hold up well at this point break. The energy is 2542.
Saturday 29 August is the standout. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 5ft SW swell at 14 seconds and energy of 1130. This is prime, clean conditions. The afternoon keeps the clean offshore wind with a 5ft swell. This is the pick of the week.
Sunday 30 August the morning has a bit of onshore wind, but the afternoon turns clean again with a 5ft SW swell and 1001 energy. Solid.
Monday 31 August brings a big 8ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds, with a staggering 4243 energy. But the wind is cross-on and a bit choppy. This is big, powerful, and not clean. For experts only, and even then, a bit of a battle.
Tuesday 1 September sees a big drop in quality. Strong onshore winds and a messy 5ft swell. Not worth paddling out.
Wednesday 2 September delivers a clean cross-off breeze and a 7ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is high at 2455. Clean lines, but the morning is a bit lumpy. The afternoon is better.
Thursday 3 September is a write-off with rain and light onshore wind. Small, messy surf.
Friday 4 September is the second standout. The morning is a bit choppy with a 6ft SW swell, but the afternoon is glassy with a 6ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds and energy of 1682. This is clean, powerful, and the conditions are perfect. This is a very good session.
Saturday 5 September is a no-go. A massive 10ft SW swell with near-gale onshore winds. Blown out and dangerous.
Sunday 6 September through Monday 7 September sees the swell peak. We’re talking 12ft to 15ft SW swells, with energy readings over 18,000. The wind is clean, but the swell is way too big for this break. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a question of whether it’s even rideable. It’s a serious, heavy ocean.
Tuesday 8 September and Wednesday 9 September the swell drops but the wind is still strong and onshore. Not good.
So, the best of the lot is Saturday 29 August for the glassy morning session with a clean 5ft SW swell. The second best is Friday 4 September for the glassy afternoon with a bigger 6ft SW groundswell. Get out there for those windows.
This is a point break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. But when it lines up, it’s worth it. Crowds are possible on the best days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
643 | 892 | 710 | 1094 | 1363 | 984 | 732 | 389 | 374 | 546 | 1442 | 2483 | 1715 | 1109 | 915 | 560 | 529 | 865 | 3685 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | off | on |
High Tide | 8:58AM1.86m | 8:09PM1.80m | 10:05AM1.86m | 9:19PM1.75m | 11:09AM1.92m | 10:38PM1.75m | 12:02PM2.00m | 11:49PM1.82m | 12:46PM2.08m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:24PM2.16m | 1:38AM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:37PM1.20m | 3:03AM0.63m | 3:54PM1.21m | 4:09AM0.65m | 5:09PM1.14m | 5:13AM0.64m | 6:09PM1.00m | 6:10AM0.61m | 6:56PM0.84m | 7:00AM0.58m | 7:36PM0.65m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
643 | 892 | 710 | 1094 | 1363 | 984 | 732 | 389 | 374 | 458 | 848 | 2483 | 1715 | 1109 | 915 | 560 | 529 | 865 | 3685 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SE 4 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 16 |
50 | 4 | 381 | — | — | — | 91 | 76 | 118 | 546 | 1136 | 59 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 73 | 136 | 136 | 505 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 22 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — |
— | 51 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 73 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | SE 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
1 | 8 | — | 51 | 73 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1442 | — | — | — | — | 43 | 15 | 10 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 252 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Information about the Left Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Left Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Left Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Left Point 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 (Left Point) 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 Left Point 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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