Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get into it. The next couple weeks are a mixed bag for Left Point, no doubt about it. This is a point break (Left Point), pretty exposed to the swell and inconsistent by nature, so we’re waiting on the right combo. The water temp is sitting at 57°, about 2° warmer than what’s normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the mild side for late August.
The region here is consistent throughout, so no need to bounce around. The first real standout to lock in your calendar is Friday afternoon, 28 August. Swell bumps to 7 ft from the SW, with a solid 17-second period pushing a massive combined energy (2507). Wind is offshore from the SW, glassy—that’s where you want to be. It’s hefty for beginners over 5 ft, but for experienced surfers, this is the best of the early window.
Monday afternoon, 31 August, is another true gem. You’ve got 6 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and it’s glassy, absolutely dead calm (2026). That’s the kind of session where you’re trading waves with nobody but the pelicans. This break can have crowds sometimes, so that glassy window might earn you some space.
There’s a long dry spell after that, with messy winds hammering things from 1 September through the 4th. A few sessions are blown out or too onshore. Then we get a big one on Saturday afternoon, 5 September: 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, generating a thumping 5770 energy. That’s expert territory—over 8 ft it’s for the big dogs only. Wind is cross-offshore from the WSW and clean. If you’ve got the chops, this is the standout of the whole run.
After that, things get messy again with strong onshore winds on the 6th and 7th, and by the 8th it’s fading fast. But there’s a late flicker on Wednesday afternoon, 9 September: 6 ft SW, 11-second period, light offshore winds from the south (1633). Clean, good shape, and that’s a nice note to close the first week of September.
The long-range stuff around 10 and 11 September has some chunky swell (8 ft on Thursday morning, with 16-second period and 3227 energy) but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s more of a maybe. The afternoon of the 10th looks cleaner with light cross-offshore winds (3022), so keep an eye on that.
Overall, the best is clearly Friday 28 August afternoon, and Saturday 5 September afternoon for the brave. Everything else is picking scraps. No big gaps of dead nothing, just a lot of marginal days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
392 | 455 | 1136 | 2454 | 1958 | 1307 | 902 | 680 | 1103 | 1052 | 1438 | 1641 | 1484 | 2166 | 1494 | 1200 | 1289 | 1761 | 1271 | 1387 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:38PM1.75m | 12:02PM2.00m | 11:49PM1.82m | 12:46PM2.08m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:24PM2.16m | 1:38AM2.07m | 1:59PM2.23m | 2:24AM2.20m | 2:33PM2.28m | 3:07AM2.31m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM1.14m | 5:13AM0.64m | 6:09PM1.00m | 6:10AM0.61m | 6:56PM0.84m | 7:00AM0.58m | 7:36PM0.65m | 7:45AM0.55m | 8:13PM0.48m | 8:27AM0.54m | 8:50PM0.31m | 9:07AM0.56m | 9:26PM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
392 | 451 | 760 | 2454 | 1958 | 1307 | 902 | 680 | 1103 | 1052 | 1438 | 1641 | 1484 | 2166 | 1494 | 1200 | 1289 | 1761 | 1271 | 1387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 24 | WSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — |
118 | 455 | 1136 | 53 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 45 | 136 | 134 | — | 154 | 504 | 174 | 137 | 135 | 74 | 138 | 75 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | S 20 | S 20 | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — |
57 | 30 | 57 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 6 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 25 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 27 | 8 | — | 86 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 5 | 72 | 2 | 5 | 83 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 472 | 324 | 5 | 69 | 5 | 10 |
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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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