Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 7,496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s ahead for Left Point.
We’re kicking off on Wednesday the 2nd, but to be honest, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. The swell is up but the wind is just not playing ball. Wednesday morning is cross-shore and choppy, and the afternoon cleans up a touch but the swell is still a bit unruly and the energy is all over the place. The combined energy reads 1744 on Wednesday morning, which is moderate, but it’s not making for good waves. Thursday the 3rd gets bigger, with a 10ft to 12ft SW swell, but the wind is howling from the west at 25-31 mph – it’s just too much for a good paddle. The water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Now, the real action starts to show itself on Sunday the 6th. The swell drops back to a more manageable 8ft, with a clean 14-second period and a light breeze. The combined energy is still a solid 2326 – that’s a decent amount of power. It’s a marginal call, but the conditions are improving. By Monday afternoon the 7th, the wind goes light offshore from the SW, the swell is 5ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is 903. This is the first real window of clean, surfable waves. It’s not huge, but it’s clean.
The standout, though, comes on Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. Wednesday afternoon brings an 12ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period, so the waves will have serious shape and energy, and the combined energy is a massive 8655. That’s strong. The wind is offshore at 25 mph, so it’s going to be glassy and clean, but that’s a heavy swell. Over 8ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re not a solid surfer, stay out of the water. The following day, Thursday the 10th, is the pick of the pack: 10ft to 12ft SW swell, 17-18 second period, combined energy of 5911, and the wind is a gentle 9 mph from the south, perfectly cross-off. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to aim for.
After that, the second week fades out. The wind turns onshore from Friday the 11th onwards, and the swell drops below 7ft, with choppy, messy conditions. The energy drops to the 400-500 range by the 15th and 16th. It’s flat and ugly. A couple of pulses on the 13th and 17th show some clean moments but the wind is too strong or the swell is too small to get excited about.
Left Point is a point break, so that long-period groundswell on the 9th and 10th will wrap in beautifully, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are sometimes a problem, so if you see the wind look good, get out early.
So, the best of the lot is Thursday the 10th of September. Clean, powerful, 10ft to 12ft SW swell, long period, and light offshore wind. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1685 | 2418 | 2544 | 3785 | 4735 | 5520 | 5134 | 4703 | 3415 | 3756 | 3896 | 3557 | 2284 | 1474 | 798 | 418 | 710 | 718 | 1124 | 2437 | 1806 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | 3:41PM2.34m | 4:32AM2.40m | 4:18PM2.34m | 5:17AM2.38m | 4:57PM2.32m | 6:05AM2.31m | 5:41PM2.26m | 6:59AM2.21m | 6:33PM2.18m | 8:00AM2.12m | 7:35PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.18m | 9:47AM0.59m | 10:04PM0.09m | 10:27AM0.65m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.73m | 11:30PM0.06m | 11:54AM0.83m | 00:19AM0.12m | 12:46PM0.92m | 1:16AM0.23m | 1:48PM0.99m | 2:20AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
1685 | 2418 | 2544 | — | 4735 | 5520 | 5134 | 4703 | 3415 | 204 | — | — | 2284 | 1474 | 798 | 418 | 710 | 718 | 542 | 2437 | 1806 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
59 | 215 | 158 | — | — | — | 280 | 317 | 291 | — | — | — | 42 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 72 | 464 | 1124 | 116 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | S 22 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 9 | 73 | 38 | 63 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 4 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 26 | 3785 | 3278 | — | 17 | — | 11 | 3756 | 3896 | 3557 | — | — | — | 20 | 48 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 69 | 60 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 324 | 483 | 524 | 72 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 304 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 68 | 83 |
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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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