Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.8° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 15s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Left Point. This is a classic point break setup, and it’s got a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde personality over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water’s sitting at 56°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but nothing wild. The swell’s coming from the SW, which is a decent direction, but that optimum for Left Point is actually WSW. Not a perfect match, but close enough to get some juice.

The week starts off rough. Friday the 21st is a write-off – lumpy, cross-shore wind, and the swell is mushy even though there’s a long period of 15 seconds. That groundswell is there, but it’s messy. Saturday the 22nd is a real head-scratcher. The morning is a no-go, but by afternoon the wind swings to a cross-offshore and it cleans up. The problem is the swell hits 12 ft. That’s expert territory only, and even then, the power is intense. The combined energy is a massive 4274, so it’s a serious beast. Not for the faint of heart.

Sunday the 23rd? The afternoon is where it’s at. Wind drops to glassy, swell is a solid 6 ft, and the period is still a nice 13 seconds. The combined energy is 1883 – moderate to strong – but the conditions are clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers. It’s a true point break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely.

Then we get a bit of a lull with some windy, choppy days early in the week. But Tuesday the 25th afternoon is a gem. Glassy conditions again, 6 ft of SW swell, and a 13-second period. The water is clean, the energy is 1579, and it’s just a beautiful session waiting to happen. Wednesday the 26th morning is also a cracker – offshore wind from the SW, 6 ft, and long period. The energy is 1359, but it’s clean and powerful. This is another standout.

The end of the first week and into the second week gets a bit hit and miss. The 29th of August afternoon has a nice cross-offshore wind with 4 ft of swell, but it’s a bit smaller. The real highlight in the second week is Tuesday the 1st of September. The afternoon looks absolutely perfect: light offshore wind, 7 ft of SW swell, 15-second period, and the combined energy is 2154. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a beauty.

After that, the wind turns nasty again. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th of September are all blown out with strong, cross-onshore winds. The swell’s there, but it’s a mess. The 4th has a very short period of 8 seconds, so it’s a weak, choppy windswell. Not worth paddling out for.

The takeaway? Sunday the 23rd afternoon, Tuesday the 25th afternoon, Wednesday the 26th morning, and Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon are your best bets. These are the standouts for experienced surfers. Left Point can be inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s pure magic. Crowds are possible, so get there early if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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606
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4334
3067
1892
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633
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Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
NW
35
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35
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35
SW
15
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15
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20
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High Tide
5:20PM2.19m
6:21AM2.09m
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
Low Tide
11:28AM0.81m
11:51PM0.32m
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
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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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