Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with WSW 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 (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk it in feet and miles per hour. The first real action is on Wednesday, August 12, and it’s a big groundswell that’s the main story. Water temp is about 56°, right around the average for the time of year.
Left Point is the only break in play, a point that needs a WSW swell. It’s inconsistent, so it needs the right pulse, but when it does, it’s a beauty. The standout is Wednesday afternoon, August 12. We’re looking at 8ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 4630. The wind is a clean cross-off at 15 mph, so the face will be clean. This is a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in for some proper lines. It’s a bit big, so not for beginners.
Next, circle Saturday morning, August 15. The wind drops to a light 3 mph cross-off from the SE, making it glassy. The swell is still a meaty 8ft at 15 seconds, with energy at 2560. This is the cleanest session of the first week.
Thursday and Friday have solid 10ft swell, but the wind is stronger or more cross, so not as clean. The 16th and 17th see the swell drop with onshore winds, so not worth it.
Then a gap. From the 18th through the 22nd, the swell fades to under 2ft, with rubbish wind. That’s five days of nothing.
The second week has a big pulse. Sunday, August 23 afternoon has a massive 12ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period, energy at 5154, but it’s flagged as too big for this break. The wind is a strong cross-off at 22 mph. Only for experts.
The real hidden gem is Tuesday, August 25. The afternoon session shows a 10ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, with energy at 6615. Wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSE, so it’ll be clean. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a promising long-range call. The morning of the 25th is also clean with a gentle offshore from the S.
The 26th brings another 12ft pulse, but again, too big. The 27th sees the swell drop to 6ft, with a glassy wind in the afternoon, a mellow finish.
So, the best bets: Wednesday afternoon, August 12 for the first clean groundswell, and Tuesday, August 25 for the second week’s big, clean session. The 15th is a close second.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2796 | 5815 | 4777 | 4272 | 4272 | 3650 | 3367 | 3280 | 2491 | 2208 | 1736 | 1255 | 1147 | 938 | 965 | 1314 | 1262 | 658 | 716 | 471 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 10:15PM2.05m | 11:48AM2.22m | 11:34PM2.09m | 12:44PM2.30m | 00:45AM2.16m | 1:33PM2.37m | 1:48AM2.24m | 2:17PM2.42m | 2:42AM2.31m | 2:58PM2.43m | 3:32AM2.33m | 3:35PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM1.02m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:48PM0.89m | 6:05AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.70m | 7:05AM0.30m | 7:45PM0.51m | 7:59AM0.34m | 8:33PM0.35m | 8:47AM0.41m | 9:17PM0.24m | 9:31AM0.49m | 9:58PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2796 | 4580 | 4777 | 4272 | 4272 | 3650 | 3367 | 3280 | 2491 | 2208 | 1736 | 1255 | 1147 | 938 | 965 | 1314 | 1262 | 658 | 716 | 471 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 891 | — | 259 | 252 | 428 | 273 | 186 | 280 | 69 | 176 | 265 | — | — | — | 5 | 56 | 99 | 427 | 51 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 6 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 943 | 5815 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 15 | — | 12 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 68 | 69 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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