Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Left Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming through for Left Point. I’m Rusty, and I’m calling it straight.

The overall pattern is a solid run of south-west groundswell through the next couple of weeks, but the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag with wind. The standout window builds around the end of the first week and carries into early September, with some real quality on offer if you pick your moments. There is no surf on offer before the first record, which starts Saturday the 22nd of August, so the countdown begins now.

Let’s kick off on Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning is messy – we’ve got rain showers and a stiff 22 mph cross-off wind from the WSW, with 7 ft of SW swell. The combined energy is strong at 3302. It’s clean enough for a hardcore session, but the wind is fresh and the conditions are marginal. The afternoon cleans up a bit, swell jumps to 10 ft, period 14 seconds, wind easing to 19 mph cross-off – that’s expert territory. The water temp is 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so not too chilly.

Sunday the 23rd is the first real bright spot. The morning is still a bit cross-on from the NNW, but the afternoon goes glassy – zero wind. Swell is 6 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, combined energy 1895. That’s excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and the clean, glassy surface will make it look like a postcard. This is a top pick for the near term.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are poor to marginal – fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell drops to around 5 ft to 6 ft, energy weakens. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 26th of August is a sneaky good one. The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, but the afternoon turns offshore at 9 mph from the SSW. Swell is 5 ft, 13-second period, combined energy 744. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That offshore wind will groom the point nicely.

Thursday the 27th is small and quiet, with 4 ft swell. Glassy in the afternoon, good for a longboard if you’ve got patience, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Friday the 28th of August brings a pulse. Swell jumps to 8 ft in the morning with a 17-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell. Combined energy hits 3407. The wind is cross-shore and messy in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off. This is a big, powerful swell, so stick to the point for the best shape. It’s for experienced surfers only at this size.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th keep the swell around 7 ft to 7 ft with clean conditions through the afternoons. Not the standout but still very solid. Sunday afternoon in particular is glassy and excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday the 31st is a bit rough again with fresh cross-shore winds and a cross-chop, but the energy is still high at 3089. Tuesday the 1st of September is a big one: 8 ft from the SW, 16-second period, combined energy 2920, with light offshore winds. That’s excellent for experienced surfers – clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for the point.

Wednesday the 2nd of September goes bad – strong winds from the NNW, lumpy and choppy. Avoid it.

Thursday the 3rd has 28 mph winds – that’s kite-surfing weather, not paddling. The swell is there but the wind is too strong for pleasant surfing.

Friday the 4th is marginal again, then Saturday the 5th of September is a true standout. 10 ft of SW swell, 16-second period, combined energy 4064, and light offshore winds from the SE. The forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer in the second week.

Sunday the 6th of September is massive – 16 ft in the morning, 13 ft in the afternoon, 17-second period, combined energy 20584 and 15587. The wind is light and glassy in the afternoon. But this is too big for the break – expert only, and even then, it’s a serious, heavy session. Only for the brave.

The crowds at Left Point can be there sometimes, especially on these bigger, cleaner days, so you won’t be alone.

Best on offer: Sunday 23rd August afternoon for the glassy, clean 6 ft swell, and Saturday 5th September for the big, clean, long-period groundswell. Those are your two true standouts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
15
3
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14
3
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14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.9
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16
1.5
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1.4
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1.5
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1.7
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1.6
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2.4
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17
2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1925
4193
3261
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1299
1738
874
704
699
954
790
1179
890
744
304
298
392
1643
3307
2568
1933
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
30
SW
15
WNW
15
NNW
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20
NNW
30
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NNW
10
NNE
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SSW
5
NW
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NW
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High Tide
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
11:09AM1.92m
10:38PM1.75m
12:02PM2.00m
11:49PM1.82m
Low Tide
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
4:09AM0.65m
5:09PM1.14m
5:13AM0.64m
6:09PM1.00m
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5:47
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Temp °C
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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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