Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.5° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 7th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this outlook for Left Point. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but the second week is shaping up to be something special.

We’ve got a bit of a lull right now. The first few days are a write-off, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. The swell is there, but it’s not doing us any favours. We’ll have to wait until the middle of the first week for things to start cleaning up.

The real standout in this whole run is Thursday the 14th through to Sunday the 16th. The swell builds nicely, with the wind turning light offshore or glassy. The water temp is sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so just your standard spring suit.

Let’s break it down day by day.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August: Forget it. Strong onshore winds are ruining everything. The swell is there, but it’s a messy, choppy disaster. The wave energy is moderate (2005 on Saturday afternoon), but it’s not surfable. The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the north on Sunday, making it lumpy.

Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th: Still a bit of a mess, but we’re getting closer. The wind swings cross-offshore, which is a big improvement. The waves are a bit jumbled, but it’s starting to look rideable for the keen ones. The combined energy is moderate (1079 Monday afternoon, 1213 Tuesday afternoon). Not a classic, but a step in the right direction.

Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th: A proper window opens up. Wednesday afternoon sees a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze and a clean 3ft swell from the SW. The energy is moderate (691). It’s small, but it’s clean. Thursday afternoon is even better, with a glassy 2ft swell from the SW. The energy is still moderate (541). This is the kind of small, clean surf that’s fun on a longboard. The break is a point, so the long period (15 seconds) on Thursday will help shape the waves nicely.

Friday 7th August: Now we’re talking. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is strong (1685). This is a proper session. The waves will be clean, powerful, and with that long period, it’ll be walling up nicely on the point. The crowds are a possibility here, but for this quality, it’ll be worth it.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th: A small setback. The wind swings back onshore, and the quality drops off. The swell is still around, but the 19-25 mph winds from the north will chop it up. Not worth paddling out.

Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th August: The pattern turns good again. Monday afternoon has a moderate 12 mph offshore wind and a clean 5ft swell from the WSW. The wave energy is strong (1788). Then Tuesday afternoon is a gem: a 7ft SW swell with a 3 mph offshore breeze. The energy is very strong (3574). This is big, clean, and powerful. For a point break, this is a dream. The 14-second period means it’ll have plenty of push.

Wednesday 12th August: Right up there with the best. A 8ft SW swell, a 3 mph offshore wind, and very strong energy (1891). The water will be clean, and the waves will be solid. This is expert territory at 8ft, but for the experienced crew, it’s a day to remember.

Thursday 13th August: The morning is a bit messy with a 19 mph cross-shore wind, but the afternoon is a cracker. A 4ft SW swell with a 21-second period and a fresh offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2544). That 21-second period is about as long as it gets. This is a proper groundswell, and on a point break, it will reel off perfectly. The light offshore wind will keep it glassy.

Friday 14th August: The best of the whole run. A 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a light offshore wind. The wave energy is extremely strong (5348). This is a massive, powerful swell. The wind is clean, so the waves will be huge and perfect. This is for experts only. The 17-second period will give it incredible power and shape. This is the day to circle on the calendar.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August: The swell starts to drop, but it’s still solid. The winds are a bit mixed, but Sunday afternoon looks excellent again with a 6ft SW swell, a 17-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (2062). A great way to finish the run.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow start, but the second week is a banger. The two standout days are Friday 14th August for the massive, clean swell, and Wednesday 12th August for the solid, offshore perfection. Get your gear ready, because this is going to be a good one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:01PM2.23m
1:54AM1.94m
2:35PM2.28m
2:41AM2.02m
3:07PM2.31m
3:24AM2.10m
3:38PM2.33m
4:07AM2.18m
4:09PM2.33m
4:50AM2.23m
4:43PM2.32m
5:36AM2.25m
5:19PM2.29m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.80m
8:05AM0.47m
8:48PM0.66m
8:45AM0.49m
9:23PM0.53m
9:24AM0.52m
9:57PM0.40m
10:03AM0.58m
10:32PM0.29m
10:44AM0.65m
11:10PM0.20m
11:26AM0.75m
11:53PM0.14m
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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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