Left Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.13° E

Left Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Left Point sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.3° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,563 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a wild ride ahead at Left Point over the next couple of weeks. The standout sessions will be later in the run, but there’s some real quality to get excited about if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 57°F – so you won’t be needing the thickest rubber.

First up, Tuesday the 15th of September is a write-off. We’ve got a stormy 11.5ft SW swell with 31 mph cross-off winds and the combined wave energy is a massive 4595, but the surf is just poor – a raw, messy mess. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday the 16th starts to look better. The swell drops to a clean 9.8ft from the SW, period stretching out to 15 seconds, and we get offshore winds. The energy is still high (6178 in the morning) but it’s clean and lined up – excellent for experienced surfers. Morning and afternoon both offer clean offshore conditions, but this is big, powerful groundswell. With that period, it’s going to wall up and run fast, so it’s more for confident crew at this point break, not beginners. The afternoon energy is a bit lower (3436) but still solid.

Thursday the 17th sees the swell drop to around 6.6ft to 6.9ft, with a 14-second period. Combined energy is moderate but still decent (1855 dropping to 1485). Winds shift to a light cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s marginal surf – a bit fat and weak, but rideable for the keen ones.

Friday the 18th is a step back. The swell holds around 5.9ft, but winds turn cross-on and then cross-shore, making it choppy and lumpy. Poor conditions, and the energy drops off (1957 down to 1514). Not worth it.

Saturday the 19th morning is still messy with fresh cross-winds, but the afternoon saves the day. Clean 6.2ft SW swell, 13 seconds, with gentle offshore winds from the SW. The energy is moderate (1168), but the conditions are very good – clean, lined up, and much more friendly than earlier in the week. This is a solid session for intermediates and up.

Sunday the 20th is blown out. Near-gale cross-onshore winds and a tiny 2.6ft to 3.6ft swell – forget it.

Monday the 21st is a good call. The swell picks back up to 6.9ft to 7.2ft from the SW, with a 11-12 second period. Offshore winds from the SW keep it clean. The morning is marginal (tide might be an issue), but the afternoon is very good with moderate offshore conditions. Combined energy sits around 1270 – moderate, but the quality is there.

Now here’s the real standout – Tuesday the 22nd of September. We get a solid 8.2ft SW swell, period cranking up to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, very long-period energy. The combined energy in the morning is a huge 4889, and it’s clean with light cross-off winds from the SE. The morning is marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is big, powerful, and will produce long, grinding walls down the point. It’s not for beginners – over 8ft and a 16-second period means only seasoned crew should be out there. The afternoon is still clean but the wind picks up a bit, and it’s rated as marginal. Crowds are possible – this is a break that sees people sometimes, and on a day like this, expect a few.

Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th are poor. Onshore winds and dropping swell (5.2ft to 3.9ft) with low energy – not worth a look.

Friday the 25th is a write-off – 3.6ft, onshore or cross-on winds, poor.

Saturday the 26th of September is another big one, but tricky. Morning brings a 7.2ft SW swell with a massive 18-second period – energy at 3173 – but strong cross-onshore winds make it messy. The afternoon drops to 8.2ft, 17 seconds, and winds go cross-off from the SW. It’s clean, but marginal. The energy is huge (3712) but the quality isn’t quite there for a top pick.

Sunday the 27th is a sleeper hit. 6.9ft to 8.2ft SW swell, 16-17 second period, clean with light to moderate cross-off winds. The afternoon energy is a massive 5778 – strong wave energy. It’s not marked as excellent, but it’s clean and powerful. For a second-week call, this is promising but less certain.

Monday the 28th of September is the other real standout. We get a

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.1
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14
2
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14
2.1
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14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
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1.8
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1.9
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13
1.4
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12
0.8
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15
1.1
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13
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WSW
12
2.2
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11
2.1
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12
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4595
4563
3695
3436
2821
1855
1485
1595
1251
865
1374
1144
1147
540
280
386
2029
1204
1271
2945
Wind (km/h)
50
SW
40
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
35
NW
35
NW
15
SW
25
NNW
50
NNW
35
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30
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25
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High Tide
3:08AM2.39m
3:03PM2.30m
3:48AM2.37m
3:38PM2.27m
4:26AM2.32m
4:12PM2.21m
5:03AM2.24m
4:45PM2.14m
5:41AM2.14m
5:20PM2.05m
6:23AM2.04m
5:57PM1.95m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.19m
9:09AM0.59m
9:23PM0.17m
9:46AM0.64m
9:59PM0.19m
10:22AM0.71m
10:35PM0.25m
10:57AM0.79m
11:11PM0.34m
11:33AM0.89m
11:49PM0.44m
12:13PM0.98m
00:31AM0.54m
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Temp °C
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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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