
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,050 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag ahead, but if you’re patient and pick your moments, there are a few windows of pure magic.
The main story is a big, powerful SW groundswell that hits late this week, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind for a while. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real action kicks off on Friday, July 24th at Left Point. It’s a point break, so it handles a big swell well. And boy, is it big. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. The energy is pumping hard (9979). But here’s the catch – Friday morning it’s a clean, cross-offshore wind, but that swell is right on the edge of being too big for this spot. The afternoon turns messy with a cross-shore breeze. If you’re advanced and can handle it, the Friday morning session is a goer, but it’s a beast.
Saturday, July 25th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 8 ft but the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph. It’s clean, but that’s a stiff breeze making things tricky. The afternoon improves a touch with the wind easing to 16 mph, but still not ideal.
We’ve got a real gap of poor conditions from Sunday, July 27th through Tuesday, July 29th. The swell is there, 5 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is just wrong – cross-onshore and strong, making a mess of things. Not worth paddling out.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday, July 30th is a standout. The wind goes offshore from the SSW at 12 mph and the swell is still a chunky 10 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is solid (3495). This is an excellent session for experienced surfers only – that’s a lot of water moving. The morning is the call, with clean, moderate offshore wind. The afternoon is still good but a little more cross-off.
Thursday, July 31st offers a nice little breather with smaller 5 ft swell and gentle winds, but the quality is only marginal.
The next big moment? Look to Sunday, August 3rd. This is the best of the whole forecast. The wind goes offshore from the south at 12 mph again, and the swell is a solid 10 ft from the SW. But the period... 18 seconds. That’s a super long groundswell, full of energy (5958). This is true point-break territory. The sets will be clean, powerful, and well-spaced. It’s only for experts given the size, but the shape will be incredible. The afternoon session on Monday, August 4th is also a good option with an E 6 mph cross-breeze and 10 ft swell, but it’s not quite as clean as Sunday morning.
After that, the swell fades fast. By Wednesday, August 6th we’re down to 3 ft, and the rest of the week is tiny, choppy, or blown out. The session on Monday, August 4th afternoon is the last real highlight with 8 ft and glassy conditions.
So, the clear standouts are Wednesday, July 30th morning and Sunday, August 3rd morning. Both offer big, powerful SW groundswell with clean offshore winds. Sunday is the bigger, longer-period swell, making it the top pick for experienced surfers.
For the rest of the time, it’s either too big, too windy, or too small. The long-range stuff on August 3rd is a promise, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Stay safe out there, and don’t be a hero if it’s over your head.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, moderate winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6050 | 4786 | 3420 | 2166 | 2071 | 1236 | 932 | 852 | 749 | 558 | 627 | 761 | 940 | 1710 | 4125 | 3495 | 2903 | 1568 | 1092 | 786 | 868 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:33PM2.09m | 7:51AM1.98m | 7:12PM1.98m | 8:46AM1.93m | 7:57PM1.89m | 9:46AM1.91m | 8:51PM1.82m | 10:50AM1.93m | 9:54PM1.78m | 11:49AM1.99m | 11:02PM1.78m | 12:40PM2.07m | 00:06AM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.96m | 1:13AM0.41m | 1:30PM1.07m | 1:58AM0.47m | 2:23PM1.16m | 2:49AM0.52m | 3:25PM1.22m | 3:45AM0.55m | 4:35PM1.22m | 4:45AM0.55m | 5:43PM1.17m | 5:42AM0.52m | 6:42PM1.07m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
6050 | 3866 | 3420 | 2166 | 1760 | 1236 | 932 | 852 | 749 | 558 | 627 | 761 | 940 | 1710 | — | 3495 | 2903 | 1568 | 1092 | 786 | 868 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 16 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 26 | — | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | — | NW 3 | — | — |
3929 | 4786 | 2248 | 1521 | 2071 | 882 | 9 | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 35 | 32 | 4125 | — | 1838 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 99 | 72 | 72 | 5 | 69 | 69 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 459 | 472 | 68 | 0 | 69 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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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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