Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.7° 

Left Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Left Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,847 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long-range look at Left Point, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a mixed bag. This spot is a point break, which usually means some nice long rides, but it’s inconsistent, so we’re gonna have to pick our moments. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days aren’t great. We’re looking at Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd of August, with onshore cross-winds and messy, choppy conditions. Swell is small, around 2ft to 5ft, and the energy is weak to moderate (324 to 1604). The wind is junk, mostly from the NW, so the surf is blown out. It’s not worth paddling out for.

Then things get a bit better on Saturday afternoon. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, and the swell bumps up to 10ft with a strong energy reading (6424). The swell direction is a solid WSW, which is exactly what this point wants. The wind turns clean, and the waves will have some shape. But at 10ft, this is big, punchy stuff—only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a powerful, raw session, and with the inconsistency, expect long lulls between sets.

Sunday, the 23rd, is a bit of a letdown. The morning has a cross-shore breeze and lumpy 7ft swell, but by Sunday afternoon, the wind drops to almost nothing—just a slight air from the NW. The swell drops to 6ft with moderate energy (1753). It’s clean but a bit weak. Not a standout, but a decent session if you’re keen.

Now, here’s the real highlight. The 25th of August (Tuesday) and the 26th (Wednesday) are the best on offer. Tuesday morning starts with light offshore winds from the SSW, a clean 6ft SW swell, and the energy is solid (1215). The conditions are clean, and it’s looking good. But the real magic is Tuesday afternoon: offshore winds from the SW at 12 mph, a 5ft SW swell with a long period of 16 seconds, and a strong energy reading of 2576. This is a pure groundswell, and with the point break setup, it’s going to produce some long, lined-up waves. The wind is clean, and the surf will be excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday morning is almost as good—light offshore winds, 5ft SW swell, and clean conditions. This is your window.

After that, it gets messy again. Thursday the 27th brings onshore winds and choppy, poor surf. Friday the 28th has a brief window in the afternoon with a cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft SW swell, but the energy is high (1943), and it’s clean. Another good one for experienced surfers.

Then the last week of August and into early September is a slow fade. The winds get strong and onshore, the swell drops, and the energy fades. There’s a small glimmer on the 1st of September (Tuesday) with offshore winds and a clean 4ft SW swell, but it’s small. From the 2nd onward, it’s mostly junk.

So, to sum it up: the standouts are Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th of August. The Tuesday afternoon session is the best of the lot—clean, offshore wind, a solid 5ft SW groundswell with a long period, and a strong energy pulse. The point will be working nicely. The Saturday the 22nd afternoon is for the big-wave crew only at 10ft. Everything else is either blown out or too small.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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1.6
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Energy kJ
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791
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2643
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1049
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
4:46PM2.28m
5:39AM2.18m
5:20PM2.19m
6:21AM2.09m
5:54PM2.09m
7:05AM1.99m
6:31PM1.99m
7:57AM1.91m
7:14PM1.89m
8:58AM1.86m
8:09PM1.80m
10:05AM1.86m
9:19PM1.75m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.70m
11:14PM0.25m
11:28AM0.81m
11:51PM0.32m
12:06PM0.92m
00:30AM0.41m
12:47PM1.03m
1:13AM0.50m
1:35PM1.13m
2:04AM0.57m
2:37PM1.20m
3:03AM0.63m
3:54PM1.21m
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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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