Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,982 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming our way.
The water’s sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no wetsuit dramas.
We kick off on Sunday afternoon, 30 August at Left Point. Swell is 6 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the energy is solid at 1346. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s a bit textured but clean. Not a classic, but a decent start.
Monday 31 August is the real deal. Morning has 7 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, and 1828 energy. Light cross-off wind. Then the afternoon goes glassy with a 10 mph offshore from the SSW, 7 ft swell, and 1982 energy. This is a clean, punchy session. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but the quality is there. Crowds are possible.
Tuesday 1 September – forget it. NNW wind at 28 mph, cross-on, and the swell is 6 ft to 5 ft, but it’s a total mess.
Wednesday 2 September morning is better. 6 ft SW swell, cross-off wind, clean. The afternoon gets bigger at 7 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and lumpy. Morning is your window.
Thursday 3 September – this is a big one. Morning: 10 ft from the WSW, 13 seconds, 5999 energy. Fresh cross-off wind, clean but pumping. This is over 8 ft, so experts only. Afternoon: 12 ft SW, 14 seconds, 7577 energy. Cross-off again. This is a heavy, powerful swell. For a point break, the long period will make it wall up. A standout for the brave.
Friday 4 September is a washout. Northerly winds, cross-on, 10 ft swell, but choppy and ugly.
Saturday 5 September – near gale. 35 mph winds, 13 ft swell. It’s a washing machine. Kite surfers might love it, but paddle surfers, stay home.
Sunday 6 September afternoon is a gem. Glassy conditions, 6 ft SW swell, 13 seconds, 1208 energy. Light wind, clean as a whistle. The morning is also good with 8 ft and clean cross-off. This is a top pick.
Monday 7 September to Wednesday 9 September has some onshore days, but the swell is big. The standout is Tuesday 8 September afternoon: 10 ft SW, 17 seconds, 5583 energy, and a gentle offshore from the SSW. Clean, powerful, and long-period. This is for experts.
Wednesday 9 September morning is massive: 12 ft SW, 19 seconds, 8365 energy. Experts only. Afternoon eases to 10 ft.
Thursday 10 September – morning is glassy with 12 ft SW, 16 seconds, 6234 energy. Afternoon has a light offshore, 13 ft SW, 16 seconds, 7658 energy. This is dangerous, heavy, and for the best of the best.
After that, Saturday 12 September afternoon is a beauty: 8 ft SW, 16 seconds, 4156 energy, with a gentle offshore. Clean and powerful.
Sunday 13 September afternoon also delivers: 10 ft SW, 18 seconds, 5266 energy, with a cross-off breeze. Clean and meaty.
The last day, Monday 14 September, is blown out by strong onshore winds, and the swell is too big for quality.
So, the standout days are Monday 31 August afternoon, Thursday 3 September morning (for experts), Sunday 6 September afternoon, Tuesday 8 September afternoon, and Saturday 12 September afternoon. Get on it when the wind is right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Thu night, near gales from the NW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1210 | 1438 | 1572 | 1572 | 2247 | 1474 | 949 | 988 | 1606 | 2168 | 2544 | 3584 | 4458 | 4958 | 4032 | 3557 | 2268 | 3827 | 4170 | 2975 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38AM2.07m | 1:59PM2.23m | 2:24AM2.20m | 2:33PM2.28m | 3:07AM2.31m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | 3:41PM2.34m | 4:32AM2.40m | 4:18PM2.34m | 5:17AM2.38m | 4:57PM2.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36PM0.65m | 7:45AM0.55m | 8:13PM0.48m | 8:27AM0.54m | 8:50PM0.31m | 9:07AM0.56m | 9:26PM0.18m | 9:47AM0.59m | 10:04PM0.09m | 10:27AM0.65m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.73m | 11:30PM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 13 |
1210 | 1438 | 1572 | 1572 | 2247 | 1474 | 949 | 988 | 1606 | 2168 | 2544 | 3584 | 4458 | 4958 | 4032 | 3557 | 2268 | — | — | 2975 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | WSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | — |
136 | — | 256 | 373 | 229 | 94 | 61 | 287 | 102 | 179 | — | — | — | — | 339 | 277 | 198 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 27 | 36 | 45 | — | — | 34 | 2415 | 3119 | — | 10 | — | 54 | 3827 | 4170 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 453 | 101 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 99 | 72 | 72 | 10 | 11 | 74 | 324 | 528 | 904 | 72 |
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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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