Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,565 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Left Point for the next 16 days.
The first few days are a total loss. Starting Thursday the 23rd, we’ve got a big SW groundswell coming in, but it’s paired with strong, nasty winds. The swell is 10 to 13 feet, but the energy is high (3812 up to 12287), and the wind is a strong cross-off. It’s just too big and too windy to be any fun here.
Friday the 24th is the worst of it. The swell hits 13 feet, the energy is massive (12287), and the wind is a fresh cross. The water is going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. Don't bother.
The weekend and start of next week, from Saturday the 25th to Tuesday the 28th, the wind turns more cross to cross-on, and the swell drops to 5 to 6 feet. The energy is still there (540 to 5177), but the wind is chopping it all up. It’s poor surf.
Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is a serious standout, but it’s a beast. We’re looking at a 16-foot SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The energy is a staggering 13565. The wind is a screaming offshore from the SSW at 31 mph. That’s a near gale. The waves will be huge, powerful, and clean, but it’s impossible for anyone but the most seasoned big-wave surfers. It’s more of a watch-and-be-wowed day.
The forecast looks much better for the following week. The swell settles down to a more manageable 4 to 6 feet, and the wind is the key. From Saturday the 1st of August through to Tuesday the 5th, we’re looking at clean conditions with offshore and cross-off winds. The best of it is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon and Sunday the 2nd of August. The wind is light, the swell is a consistent 5 to 6 feet from the SW, and the period is a solid 13 to 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The quality is there, and it’s a great spot for experienced surfers. This point break will handle that long period swell perfectly.
The last few days, around the 6th and 7th of August, another big swell shows up. Thursday the 6th has an 8-foot SW groundswell with a 17-second period and a light offshore wind. That’s another expert-only day, but it could be a gem if you’re up for it. The water temp is 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
So, to put it simply: the first week is a write-off. The big standout is Wednesday the 29th of July for the big-wave legends. For everyone else, the window to focus on is Saturday the 1st of August to Monday the 3rd of August. The waves will be clean, the quality high, and the crowds will be there, but it’ll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3725 | 3859 | 6906 | 6474 | 4786 | 3292 | 2770 | 1939 | 1501 | 743 | 725 | 647 | 570 | 538 | 471 | 678 | 1829 | 3893 | 13565 | 9491 | 4339 |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:57PM2.20m | 7:02AM2.04m | 6:33PM2.09m | 7:51AM1.98m | 7:12PM1.98m | 8:46AM1.93m | 7:57PM1.89m | 9:46AM1.91m | 8:51PM1.82m | 10:50AM1.93m | 9:54PM1.78m | 11:49AM1.99m | 11:02PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.83m | 00:32AM0.34m | 12:44PM0.96m | 1:13AM0.41m | 1:30PM1.07m | 1:58AM0.47m | 2:23PM1.16m | 2:49AM0.52m | 3:25PM1.22m | 3:45AM0.55m | 4:35PM1.22m | 4:45AM0.55m | 5:43PM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | -3 | -2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 87 | 31 | 149 | 5813 | 3866 | 3292 | 2407 | 1939 | 1313 | 743 | 725 | 647 | 570 | 538 | 471 | 678 | 1829 | — | — | — | 4339 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 26 | 42 | 77 | — | 261 | — | 427 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 4 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 3725 | 3859 | 6906 | 6474 | 4786 | 18 | 2770 | 1331 | 1501 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 44 | 3893 | 13565 | 9491 | 2803 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 69 | 99 | 77 | 69 | 72 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 60 | 459 | 101 | 127 | 263 | 263 | 494 |
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