Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.6° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 29th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Left Point, and to be straight with you, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster with some serious size on the way, but we’ve got to wade through a lot of junk first.

Right out of the gate, we’re looking at a bit of a frustrating gap. There’s really nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th. Winds are all over the place, mostly cross-onshore and choppy, with swell hanging around 4 ft to 7 ft but just too messy to call it good. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t get a shock.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is where things get wild – and I mean wild. We’ve got a massive southwest groundswell hitting, 13 ft on the morning push with a period of 16 seconds. The combined swell energy is absolutely cranking at 7137 (moderate to strong), and the wind is blowing hard offshore from the southwest at 28 mph. That sounds clean, but here’s the catch: this wave is a left point break, and at that size, it’s going to be way too big for the average punter. You need to be an expert to even think about it, and even then, those long-period swells (over 15 seconds) tend to unload pretty hollow and fast over a reef or point. Paddling out might be a mission, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the standout for the whole period – just be ready for a serious session.

Thursday the 30th drops back to 7 ft with cross-offshore winds from the west-southwest, still clean but the energy drops to 1417 (moderate). It’s a bit more manageable for an intermediate surfer, but it remains marginal. Friday the 31st is similar, 5 ft, but the winds get a little cross-shore and the quality slips again.

The first week of August doesn’t offer much for the casual paddler. You’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions and onshore winds, with a brief blip on Saturday the 2nd of August where the swell hits 6 ft with a 17-second period, but it’s choppy. Then around Monday the 4th of August, we start seeing another pulse of solid 8 ft to 10 ft swell, but it’s messy with cross-shore winds or onshore. The standout in this second week is probably Friday the 7th of August into Saturday the 8th of August. On Friday, we get a 10 ft southwest groundswell with a 15-second period, and the winds go light and cross-shore – combined energy is 3419 (strong), with the swell clean enough for a good left-hander. Saturday the 8th holds at 8 ft with a 17-second period, winds are light, and the energy is at 4148 (strong), but it’s a bit cross-on from the east-northeast, so it’s not perfect.

Overall, if you’re experienced, the big Wednesday the 29th is your day, but bring your big-wave board and a survival kit. Otherwise, the Friday the 7th of August window looks like the most user-friendly clean option in the long-range, though it’s less certain.

Stay safe, watch the sets, and don’t be a hero on that Wednesday if you’re not ready.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
1:23PM2.15m
1:03AM1.87m
2:01PM2.23m
1:54AM1.94m
Low Tide
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
6:34AM0.50m
7:30PM0.94m
7:21AM0.48m
8:11PM0.80m
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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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