
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,865 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming, yeah?
We’ve got a real mixed bag on the way. The opening is a proper monster, but it’s going to be way too much for anyone but the most seasoned charger. The real sweet spot is going to be a week and a bit from now, when things settle down into cleaner, more manageable territory.
Let’s kick off with Left Point. Wednesday the 29th is just insane energy, with a combined wave energy of 11248 and a 16ft swell from the southwest. The wind is howling near gale offshore at 31 mph – it would be clean, but you’d be fighting a losing battle just to get out. The swell is simply too big for this break, so it’s a definite no-go for a paddle. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 30th is still big but dropping, with a 7ft SW swell and a moderate breeze. The energy is still high at 1784 (combined), but the forecast says marginal. It’s not looking great, with cross-offshore winds. Friday morning is a write-off with poor conditions and a cross-onshore wind, but Friday afternoon turns a corner: a 4ft SW swell with only a slight breeze and cross-offshore, giving clean waves. A solid paddle session for the patient surfer.
Saturday the 1st of August is a no-go in the morning with an onshore wind, and Saturday afternoon sees a bump up to 6ft from the SW but a choppy cross-onshore. Sunday and Monday are blown out with strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions, despite some solid swell energy in the background.
Now, look ahead to Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is a real standout. We have a clean 4ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind at 16 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 718, but the conditions are described as “very good.” It’s a point break, so the long-period 14-second swell will wrap in nicely. This is the pick of the entire forecast.
Thursday the 6th is clean enough with a similar 5ft SW swell but the winds are cross-offshore and a bit stronger. It's a marginal call. Saturday the 8th afternoon also looks promising with a 5ft SW swell, light cross-offshore breeze, and very good conditions. The rest of the second week – from the 9th into the 13th – is mostly ruled by strong, messy onshore winds and bigger, lumpy swell over 5ft. It’s not worth getting wet for a paddle. For the experts, there’s some big swell, but the wind and chop will make it a battle. This setup looks more like a kite surfing session than a paddle surf session on those days.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are too big for most and the middle of the run is windy. Your one true standout is Wednesday morning, August 5th at Left Point. A beautiful, clean 4ft SW swell with clean offshore winds. Get on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10593 | 7396 | 3438 | 1619 | 1210 | 854 | 624 | 435 | 450 | 349 | 1858 | 2442 | 1875 | 1281 | 844 | 890 | 938 | 3263 | 1524 | 1073 | 505 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.99m | 11:02PM1.78m | 12:40PM2.07m | 00:06AM1.81m | 1:23PM2.15m | 1:03AM1.87m | 2:01PM2.23m | 1:54AM1.94m | 2:35PM2.28m | 2:41AM2.02m | 3:07PM2.31m | 3:24AM2.10m | 3:38PM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM1.17m | 5:42AM0.52m | 6:42PM1.07m | 6:34AM0.50m | 7:30PM0.94m | 7:21AM0.48m | 8:11PM0.80m | 8:05AM0.47m | 8:48PM0.66m | 8:45AM0.49m | 9:23PM0.53m | 9:24AM0.52m | 9:57PM0.40m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 11 |
— | 138 | 42 | 1619 | 1210 | 854 | 624 | 435 | 450 | 349 | 1858 | 2442 | 1875 | 1281 | 844 | 890 | 816 | — | 1524 | 75 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | SW 24 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 24 | S 22 | S 6 |
— | — | — | 94 | — | 22 | 45 | 61 | 131 | 300 | 166 | 235 | 153 | 137 | 38 | 50 | — | — | 22 | 9 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | SW 24 | — | SW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 58 | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 22 | — | 261 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | — | SW 11 | — |
10593 | 7396 | 3438 | — | 802 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 938 | 3263 | — | 1073 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 488 | 314 | 304 | 68 | 9 | 72 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 98 | 101 | 72 | 265 | 263 | 314 | 511 | 127 |
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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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