
Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,308 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this sorted. The next 16 days are looking like a proper mixed bag, so let’s talk about the good stuff and the days you’ll want to sleep in.
The opening weekend kicks off with a pulse of solid SW groundswell. Saturday’s got size, pushing 7ft with a long 16-second period, but the wind is a bit iffy and there’s a question mark over the tide. It’s promising, but not clean. Sunday, though, that’s where it gets interesting for a wave. The swell drops slightly to 5ft but that's not the issue – it’s the 30 km/h cross-onshore wind that’s going to ruin it. Forget about Sunday; that’s a blown-out mess.
We're looking at a bit of a lull for a few days, with messy conditions and smaller surf. Monday and Tuesday are pretty average – there’s some energy but the wind is all over the place, and the wave quality is just not there. It’s a good time to fix your board or wash the sand out of your car.
Then things get properly exciting around the middle of the week. That same Wednesday, the swell builds fast, jumping to 10ft. The early wind is a bit cross-off, but it's the afternoon that really shines. The wind swings offshore, the swell holds at 10ft with a 15-second period, and the energy is pumping (3398). This is a genuine standout, but this is only for the experienced crew; 3 meters of clean, powerful point break is no joke.
The next day, Thursday, keeps the quality high. The swell eases to around 7ft, but the wind goes light offshore and it’s glassy. This is the pick of the run. The direction is pure SW, matching exactly what this spot wants, and it’s going to have those long, clean walls. This is the day you call in sick for. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.
The following week starts to get more complicated. We’ve got a few more swells, some bigger, but the winds are going to be the main story. There’s a day with strong cross-onshore winds that will be a complete washout. Then a couple of days later, we see a big, stormy-looking swell fill in, with the potential for 13ft on Sunday, but it's coming with strong cross-shore winds, making it a total mess. It might be more of a kitesurfing day than a surfing day at that point.
The water temps are sitting around 57°, which is just a touch warmer than the average for this time of year. It’s not a big deal, but you won’t need the thickest suit in the bag just yet.
So, to keep it simple: Saturday is a maybe. Sunday is off. Mid-week, next Wednesday, is a strong, expert-only option. And the real standout to plan around is that Thursday, the 17th, with clean, head-high plus waves and offshore wind. The long-range stuff at the end of the fortnight is just too far out to call with any certainty, but let’s hope the wind gods are kinder by then.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2295 | 1882 | 1279 | 1006 | 927 | 676 | 357 | 290 | 130 | 2462 | 3923 | 4308 | 3830 | 3398 | 2792 | 1830 | 1244 | 947 | 790 | 1415 | 1229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:16PM2.17m | 00:42AM2.17m | 1:04PM2.24m | 1:37AM2.28m | 1:46PM2.28m | 2:25AM2.36m | 2:26PM2.30m | 3:08AM2.39m | 3:03PM2.30m | 3:48AM2.37m | 3:38PM2.27m | 4:26AM2.32m | 4:12PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM0.57m | 6:53AM0.53m | 7:20PM0.40m | 7:43AM0.54m | 8:04PM0.27m | 8:28AM0.56m | 8:45PM0.19m | 9:09AM0.59m | 9:23PM0.17m | 9:46AM0.64m | 9:59PM0.19m | 10:22AM0.71m | 10:35PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
2295 | 1882 | 1279 | 1006 | 927 | 676 | 357 | 290 | 130 | — | — | — | 3830 | 3398 | 2792 | 1830 | 1244 | 947 | 790 | 1415 | 1229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 15 |
280 | 144 | 93 | 128 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 37 | 111 | — | — | — | 259 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 392 | 458 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | 112 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | 5 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 120 | 2462 | 3923 | 4308 | 2449 | — | 71 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 83 | 453 | 575 | 263 | 314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 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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