Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 7,913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Aug 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Left Point. We've got a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some absolute crackers hiding in the forecast if you're patient.
The week kicks off with a bit of a struggle. Wednesday and Thursday are pretty average, with messy winds and weak swell. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first real sign of life shows up on Friday morning, but it's still a bit rough with a cross-shore wind. The real standout is Friday afternoon, August 7th. The wind drops to glassy, and we've got a solid 5ft groundswell from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is pumping at 1636 (moderate wave energy), and the conditions will be clean and smooth. It's going to be a great session for experienced surfers, but the inconsistent nature of the break means you'll have to be patient between sets.
Then we hit a wall. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning are all blown out with strong onshore winds, making it a total write-off. Monday morning, August 10th, actually sees a massive 12ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the wind is cross-off, so it's clean. But the combined energy is a whopping 7913 (strong wave energy), which is way too big for this spot. It's a kite surfer's dream, but for a paddle surfer, it's a no-go. The rest of Monday and Tuesday are a write-off too.
Things start to turn around on Wednesday, August 12th, with an 8ft SW swell, but the wind is still a problem. The real magic is from Thursday, August 13th, through to the weekend. Thursday afternoon sees a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a cross-shore wind – the energy is at 4502 (strong to very strong wave energy), but the conditions are still marginal. Then Friday, August 14th, is a beauty. The wind swings offshore (SSW) in the afternoon, and we've got a 10ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period. The energy is at 4977 (strong wave energy), and the conditions are clean. This is for experienced surfers only, as it's big and powerful. The same goes for Saturday morning, but the wind is cross-on, so it's not as clean.
Looking further out, the second week is a bit more settled. There's a steady 5ft to 6ft SW swell, with the best conditions on Sunday afternoon, August 16th, and Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, when the wind is cross-off and the waves are clean. The swell period hangs around 14-15 seconds, so there's plenty of energy. The energy levels are moderate, around 800-1100.
Overall, the absolute standout is Friday afternoon, August 14th, with the big offshore swell and clean conditions. Friday afternoon, August 7th, is also a ripper for a smaller, glassy session. If you're an expert, don't miss the 14th.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun night, moderate winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 437 | 284 | 609 | 244 | 411 | 522 | 1219 | 1171 | 742 | 1225 | 1060 | 763 | 540 | 347 | 1113 | 7913 | 2494 | 1929 | 833 | 852 | 1648 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:09PM2.33m | 4:50AM2.23m | 4:43PM2.32m | 5:36AM2.25m | 5:19PM2.29m | 6:26AM2.24m | 6:01PM2.26m | 7:22AM2.21m | 6:49PM2.20m | 8:25AM2.16m | 7:46PM2.14m | 9:34AM2.14m | 8:56PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.58m | 10:32PM0.29m | 10:44AM0.65m | 11:10PM0.20m | 11:26AM0.75m | 11:53PM0.14m | 12:12PM0.85m | 00:41AM0.12m | 1:05PM0.96m | 1:36AM0.14m | 2:06PM1.04m | 2:39AM0.18m | 3:18PM1.08m | 3:48AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 103 | 176 | 609 | 244 | 411 | 120 | 1219 | 1171 | 742 | 1225 | 1060 | 763 | 540 | 347 | 783 | — | 2494 | 1929 | 833 | 852 | 1648 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 | — | SSW 17 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 239 | 245 | 197 | 206 | 38 | 522 | 67 | 441 | 516 | 51 | 47 | 21 | 83 | 148 | 1113 | — | 119 | 63 | 45 | 20 | 552 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 19 | — | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | — | SW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 284 | — | 5 | 1 | 211 | — | 24 | 14 | — | — | — | 6 | 23 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | SW 13 | NW 2 | W 4 | NW 3 | WSW 7 | — | W 6 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | SW 19 | SW 8 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 437 | — | 325 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 108 | — | 18 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 38 | 5 | 7913 | 441 | — | 25 | 46 | 1261 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 50 | 24 | 95 | 82 | 260 | 72 | 2 | 68 | 129 | 5 | 83 |
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