
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,209 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks at Left Point.
This is a classic point break set-up, fairly exposed to the swell and with a real sweet spot for swell coming from the west-southwest. It’s an inconsistent wave, so you’ve got to be patient, and when it’s on, it can be a hell of a lot of fun for an intermediate surfer. The water temp feels about average for this time of year.
We’ve got a slow start. The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are blown out with strong, lumpy onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell builds, but it’s not rideable. There’s a huge amount of energy in the water though, but with a strong cross-offshore wind, it’s just too raw.
Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th stay big – over 8ft – and the wind is still messy or cross-off. It’s marginal at best; this is only for experienced crew who don’t mind a battle. The swell direction is right on that optimum southwest, and the period is a meaty 16 seconds, so there’s plenty of push, but it’s just not clean.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 15th. That morning is the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a 8ft south-west groundswell, with a 15-second period, and the wind goes light and offshore – 6 mph from the southeast. It’ll be big, powerful, and clean. This is a session for the strong paddler who knows the lineup. There will likely be a few others out, so keep your wits about you.
After that, the swell drops off quickly. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th see the size fade to around 5ft to 6ft, with cleaner conditions returning but the energy dropping right off. Tuesday the 18th has a promising 5ft south-west swell with a long 17-second period and offshores, but the energy is weak. It’s a finesse session.
From Wednesday the 19th onwards, we’re into a real lull. The swell drops below 3ft, the period gets weird, and there’s nothing to get excited about for over a week. It’s a flat spell. The 24th and 25th show a tiny pulse of 5ft again, but the wind is howling on the 26th. There’s just nothing worth chasing in that last week.
So to wrap it up: be ready for Saturday morning the 15th. That’s the one to circle. Big, clean, and powerful. Before that, it’s messy and big, and after that, it’s a waiting game for the next proper swell.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2594 | 821 | 1130 | 1334 | 2765 | 3543 | 4209 | 4136 | 3650 | 3152 | 4076 | 3544 | 3023 | 2593 | 2238 | 1647 | 1163 | 1179 | 978 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:34AM2.14m | 8:56PM2.08m | 10:44AM2.16m | 10:15PM2.05m | 11:48AM2.22m | 11:34PM2.09m | 12:44PM2.30m | 00:45AM2.16m | 1:33PM2.37m | 1:48AM2.24m | 2:17PM2.42m | 2:42AM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39AM0.18m | 3:18PM1.08m | 3:48AM0.22m | 4:36PM1.02m | 4:59AM0.25m | 5:48PM0.89m | 6:05AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.70m | 7:05AM0.30m | 7:45PM0.51m | 7:59AM0.34m | 8:33PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
73 | 821 | 1130 | 1334 | 2765 | 3543 | 4209 | 4136 | 3650 | 3152 | 4076 | 3544 | 3023 | 2593 | 2238 | 1647 | 1163 | 1179 | 978 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
— | 140 | 72 | 113 | — | — | — | 259 | 277 | — | — | 249 | 130 | 121 | 128 | 111 | 61 | 44 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 7 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 |
2594 | 216 | 9 | 29 | 39 | 2326 | 2909 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 35 | 51 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 68 | 60 | 68 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 69 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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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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