Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 26 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 2,927 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 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, let me tell you about what Left Point has in store. This is a point break, and it's an inconsistent one – it doesn't fire all the time, so when it does, you pay attention. This stretch of coast is mainly exposed to swell, and it loves a good WSW direction. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might feel a bit more comfortable than usual.
The action kicks off on Wednesday the 26th of August. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in at 6ft with a long 14-second period and a very strong 1259 combined energy. The wind is howling out of the SSW at 15 mph, but it's blowing straight offshore, keeping it clean. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are looking very good. This is a standout for the whole run – the mix of decent size, good direction, and clean offshore wind is hard to beat.
Thursday the 27th drops off a bit. The swell backs down to about 4ft, and the morning has a cross-onshore breeze making it messy. The afternoon though, oh boy, the wind goes glassy. The swell holds around 4ft, and it’s a long 13-second period. It'll be small, but if you're on a log, that afternoon glass-off is going to be a dream.
Friday the 28th sees the swell build back up, hitting 5ft in the morning with a very long 18-second period. The wind, however, is messy cross-shore. The afternoon jumps up to 7ft with a 17-second period, and the wind swings to a clean cross-off. It’s a bigger, longer-period wave, but it might be a bit raw and straight at a point like this. It’s a good day but not as clean as Wednesday.
The weekend (29th and 30th) is a bit of a mixed bag with on-and-off wind conditions, but the swell stays in the 5ft to 6ft range. The Sunday afternoon session on the 30th is the one to aim for – light winds and clean.
Now, keep your eye on Monday the 31st of August. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but there’s some cross-onshore bump. The afternoon though... it goes absolutely dead calm with 0 mph wind and glassy conditions. The swell is 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong at 1922. It's set up for excellent conditions, but with that size and length, it's really for experienced surfers. The crowd here can be a factor sometimes, so expect some company.
September starts with a hangover. Tuesday the 1st is a mess with strong winds and poor conditions. That taste of clean surf returns on the 3rd, but it's smaller around 4ft.
Now, for the long-range promise. It’s a bit far out so treat it with some caution, but from the 6th of September onward, the size is going to pump. The 7th and 8th of September are looking special. Monday the 7th has a solid 10ft SW swell, clean cross-off winds, and it's rated as excellent for experienced surfers – the combined energy is a massive 3385. That is not for the faint of heart. Tuesday the 8th is another standout with a 7ft swell and a long 17-second period, and a gentle offshore wind cleaning it up perfectly. That late-period, clean groundswell is prime for this point.
We catch a bit of a break in the size on the 9th, but the swell comes roaring back. The 10th of September brings a massive 15ft SW swell with a strong 7280 combined energy. The wind is offshore, but that size is just too big for this break. It’s one to watch from the cliff, not from your board.
So, the pick of the litter? Wednesday the 26th of August for the immediate future, and keep a very close eye on Monday the 31st of August. For the big stuff, target the 7th and 8th of September, but that is expert territory.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | 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 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
905 | 613 | 389 | 392 | 517 | 1136 | 2595 | 1806 | 1307 | 902 | 892 | 940 | 974 | 1228 | 1107 | 1374 | 1002 | 1494 | 1314 | 2085 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.75m | 11:09AM1.92m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:09AM0.65m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | 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 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
905 | 613 | 389 | 392 | 517 | 904 | 2595 | 1806 | 1307 | 902 | 892 | 940 | 974 | 1228 | 1107 | 1374 | 744 | 1494 | 1314 | 2085 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SW 15 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
— | 30 | 76 | 118 | 455 | 1136 | 59 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 73 | 136 | 134 | 195 | 437 | 369 | 1002 | 137 | 92 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SW 22 | S 11 | S 20 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | S 20 | S 20 | — | SW 21 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — |
— | 91 | 20 | 57 | 30 | 57 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 8 | 8 | — | 153 | 37 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 3 |
42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 25 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 24 | 55 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 60 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 459 | 99 |
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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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