Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.6°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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 9,306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid run of south-west swell heading our way, but the first few days are a bit of a tease. The real action kicks off mid-week, and we’ve got a couple of absolute standouts if you’re willing to wait.

First up, the best break on offer is Left Point, a point break that’s a bit inconsistent but when it lines up, it’s magic. The water is sitting at 57°F right now, which is about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so a little warmer than average.

The real headline is Wednesday the 9th. We’ve got a massive 12 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16-18 seconds – that’s groundswell, and it’s packing serious energy (7,387 to 9,199). The wind is blowing strong offshore from the SSW, which means the faces will be clean as a whistle. But, and this is a big but, 12 ft is big. This is experts-only territory. The wave energy is very strong, and the long period will make these waves wedgey and powerful. This is a heavy, heavy day. The best of the best is Wednesday afternoon with that 18-second period and fresh offshore wind.

Thursday the 10th is still big, with an 12 ft swell and moderate offshore wind in the morning, dropping to 10 ft in the afternoon. The afternoon session is the one to aim for if you’re experienced – the wind is clean and the swell is still pumping. The energy is still very strong (4,555).

Friday the 11th sees the swell drop to a more manageable 7-7 ft, with a 14-15 second period. The wind is offshore or clean cross-off, and the energy is still moderate (1,736 to 2,113). This is the pick of the week for the strong intermediate surfer. Clean, powerful lines.

Saturday the 12th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a cross-on wind, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light SSE breeze. The swell is a clean 7 ft with a 15-second period. That glassy afternoon window is a true gem – the waves will be perfect.

After that, the weekend of the 13th and 14th is a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The 15th and 16th see a return of clean, offshore winds and a solid 8 ft dropping to 5 ft swell. The energy is moderate, and the waves will be clean but the period drops to 12-13 seconds, so not as much push.

Now, looking further out, the second week has some potential. The 20th and 21st are very promising. Sunday the 20th afternoon has an 12 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and clean cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (5,069). Then Monday the 21st morning is still 12 ft, but the wind is cross-shore. The real standout in the second week is Monday the 21st afternoon – a 10 ft SW swell, 17-second period, light offshore wind, and clean. That’s a long-range call, but it looks like serious quality if it holds.

The 23rd has a smaller, clean 5 ft day but with a fresh offshore wind, which could be a fun, clean end to the run.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday the 9th afternoon for the big-wave crew, and Friday the 11th for the everyday charger. The point break nature of Left Point will handle the big, long-period swell well, but don’t expect it to be a beginner’s playground.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
13
Monday
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1.2
SW
18
1.4
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17
2
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16
3.5
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16
3.5
SW
18
4
SW
18
3.5
SW
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16
2.4
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14
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16
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15
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15
1.4
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15
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15
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14
1.1
WSW
14
2
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
901
1172
1929
4993
8412
8461
5658
4016
2653
1736
1661
2736
2266
1715
1540
1120
903
551
471
447
429
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
SW
40
WSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
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10
WSW
15
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10
N
10
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5
SSE
15
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30
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NNW
35
WNW
20
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35
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High Tide
7:35PM2.08m
9:08AM2.07m
8:51PM2.00m
10:18AM2.07m
10:16PM1.99m
11:22AM2.11m
11:35PM2.06m
12:16PM2.17m
00:42AM2.17m
1:04PM2.24m
1:37AM2.28m
1:46PM2.28m
2:25AM2.36m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.99m
2:20AM0.35m
3:02PM1.00m
3:33AM0.45m
4:21PM0.91m
4:47AM0.51m
5:32PM0.76m
5:55AM0.53m
6:30PM0.57m
6:53AM0.53m
7:20PM0.40m
7:43AM0.54m
8:04PM0.27m
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Feels °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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