Surf Forecasts:
Left Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We've got a 16-day window, and honestly, it's a bit of a bipolar forecast. The bulk of the window is either too big, blown out, or cranky. But there are a few windows that'll make you forget the rest.
The standout session is hands down Thursday afternoon, September 3rd. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with some serious grunt. The combined energy is a massive 7785 (moderate to strong), so you'll feel the ocean. But here's the kicker: the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 22 mph. That's going to keep the lines of Left Point (Left-Point) looking like a dream. If you're an experienced surfer, this is your slot. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you'll be fine in a standard spring suit.
The next real highlight is a bit later. Keep an eye on Sunday afternoon, September 6th. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The energy is a solid 2430 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, with a light offshore from the SE at 3 mph. That's premium. It's a great window for experienced surfers to get some clean, lined-up waves.
Now, we have to talk about the gap. After that Sunday session, the surf goes quiet or too messy until the second week. There's a brief flicker on Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, with a huge 13 ft SW swell and a clean offshore wind, but that's a 13 ft face – strictly for the elite crew. Then, the next real window for most of us isn't until Thursday afternoon, September 10th. The swell is back to a nice 8 ft from the SW, 15 seconds, with a gentle offshore from the SW at 9 mph. The energy is 3376 (moderate). It's another clean, excellent session for experienced surfers.
The very last highlight is Tuesday afternoon, September 15th. A 6 ft SW swell, with a long 18-second period, glassy offshore wind from the S at 6 mph, and a combined energy of 2427 (moderate). It's a clean, excellent session again, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
A word of caution: Left Point is an inconsistent spot, so don't bank on it just because the forecast looks good. You need the right swell to wrap in. And with that consistent, long-period SW swell, it can break a bit straight at a beach break, but this is a point break, so it'll hold up nicely.
Between the big highlights, there are a few sessions where the wind is clean but the swell is way too big for anything but experts. And plenty of days where the wind is howling cross-onshore or onshore, making it a total mess. That's when you'll want to think about a different sport, or just take a walk.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, circle those dates.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1474 | 949 | 742 | 2107 | 2418 | 2803 | 3606 | 4599 | 4436 | 4766 | 4247 | 2832 | 5330 | 6682 | 5506 | 3713 | 2383 | 1083 | 535 | 326 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:33PM2.28m | 3:07AM2.31m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:49AM2.38m | 3:41PM2.34m | 4:32AM2.40m | 4:18PM2.34m | 5:17AM2.38m | 4:57PM2.32m | 6:05AM2.31m | 5:41PM2.26m | 6:59AM2.21m | 6:33PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM0.31m | 9:07AM0.56m | 9:26PM0.18m | 9:47AM0.59m | 10:04PM0.09m | 10:27AM0.65m | 10:45PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.73m | 11:30PM0.06m | 11:54AM0.83m | 00:19AM0.12m | 12:46PM0.92m | 1:16AM0.23m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1474 | 949 | 742 | 2107 | 2418 | 2803 | 75 | 4599 | 4436 | 4766 | 4247 | 2832 | — | — | 5506 | 3713 | 2383 | 1083 | 535 | 326 | 444 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SW 20 |
94 | 47 | 290 | 162 | 215 | 172 | — | — | — | 469 | 280 | 184 | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 4 | 1 | 204 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | S 5 |
— | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | — | WNW 4 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | — | NNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | WNW 3 |
21 | 21 | 30 | 57 | — | 21 | 3606 | 3186 | — | 5 | — | 11 | 5330 | 6682 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 453 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 5 | 60 | 459 | 72 | 68 | 60 | 60 | 485 | 459 | 780 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
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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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