Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.0° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 10,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Left Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the longer-range picture is what’s got my attention. The first few days are a write-off, but hold tight, because things are about to get interesting.

The surf window opens up on Sunday, September 6th. The morning will be clean, with a cross-offshore breeze and a 8 ft SW swell on a 14-second period. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a bit inconsistent, so don’t expect a set every minute, but the shape should be there. The afternoon is where it’s at though – Sunday afternoon is the standout for the first week. We’re looking at a clean 7 ft SW swell, with gentle offshore winds. The wave energy is moderate (1590), and the long period groundswell (14 seconds) will be lining up nicely for this point. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s what we want.

The Monday morning (Sep 7) drops off to a smaller 4 ft, but the afternoon picks back up to a 6 ft SW swell with a fresh offshore wind. The catch? That period is a short, choppy 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have the same grunt. Tuesday (Sep 8) is a mixed bag with clean conditions but that inconsistent feel.

Now, here’s the big one. The Wednesday, September 9th through Thursday, September 10th period sees a massive pulse of SW groundswell. We’re talking 12 ft to 13 ft of swell, with a very long period of 16 to 19 seconds producing some serious energy (7606 to 11409). The winds are offshore or cross-offshore, so the conditions will be clean. But I’ve got to be straight with you – this is big. For the experienced crew, it’s going to be a session to remember, but for anyone else, this is a "watch from the cliffs" kind of day. The point will handle it, but it’s still a step up. The Thursday morning (Sep 10) is also a standout, with an 12 ft SW swell at 18 seconds and clean cross-offshore winds.

The weekend of September 12-13 starts to settle down. Saturday, September 12th afternoon is a real gem for the intermediate crew. It’s glassy, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (1750), and it’s clean and organized. This is your pick if the big stuff is too much.

After that, we hit a lull. Sunday, September 13th through Monday, September 14th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. The swell drops to 3 ft on Monday afternoon. A real downer.

Then, look out for Tuesday, September 15th. Another big pulse of SW swell, 13 ft to 16 ft, but this time the period is shorter at 11 seconds. The Tuesday afternoon has a 16 ft SW swell, clean with cross-offshore winds. Again, this is for experts only. The Wednesday, September 16th morning is another standout for the big-wave chargers, with a 10 ft SW swell and offshore winds, clean and powerful.

The final days of the forecast (Sep 17-20) are a mix of small, clean days and rainy, onshore slop. The Thursday, September 17th afternoon has a clean 4 ft SW swell, and Friday, September 18th has some clean offshore mornings, but the size is modest. Saturday, September 19th afternoon cleans up nicely, and Sunday, September 20th gets messy again.

So, the final verdict: Sunday afternoon, September 6th is your best bet for a clean, fun session without the heavy stuff. The Wednesday-Thursday, September 9-10 is the real standout for the experienced surfers, with massive, clean groundswell. The best wave for the confident crew is the 13 ft SW swell on Wednesday afternoon (Sep 9) – it’s big, powerful, and clean. For the rest of us, the glassy Saturday afternoon (Sep 12) is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:57PM2.32m
6:05AM2.31m
5:41PM2.26m
6:59AM2.21m
6:33PM2.18m
8:00AM2.12m
7:35PM2.08m
9:08AM2.07m
8:51PM2.00m
10:18AM2.07m
10:16PM1.99m
11:22AM2.11m
11:35PM2.06m
Low Tide
11:09AM0.73m
11:30PM0.06m
11:54AM0.83m
00:19AM0.12m
12:46PM0.92m
1:16AM0.23m
1:48PM0.99m
2:20AM0.35m
3:02PM1.00m
3:33AM0.45m
4:21PM0.91m
4:47AM0.51m
5:32PM0.76m
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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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